Technology

Supported Devices

• Windows laptops/desktops
  
• Mac computers
  
• Chromebooks
  
• iPads and Android tablets (limited functionality compared to desktop)
  
• Smartphones (for viewing and basic tasks via Canvas Student app)
  

⚠ Recommended

• Laptop or desktop computer for quizzes, assignments, and proctored assessments
  

Physical keyboard for extended writing tasks

Always use the most updated version of the operating system for best performance and security.

✅ Supported Browsers (Latest Version Recommended)

• Google Chrome (Preferred)
  
• Mozilla Firefox
  
• Microsoft Edge
  
• Safari (Mac only)

❌ Not Recommended

• Internet Explorer (unsupported)
  
• Outdated browser versions

Important:

• • Enable JavaScript
    
  • Enable cookies
    
  • Allow pop-ups for Canvas domain
    
  • Disable aggressive ad/script blockers if issues occur

This guide outlines the minimum and recommended system requirements for students using Zoom for virtual classes, meetings, webinars, and collaboration. NOTE: Students are not assigned accounts, they can only join meetings designated by their instructors. 

Hardware Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or higher
  
• RAM: 4 GB
  
• Camera: Built-in or external webcam
  
• Microphone: Built-in or external microphone
  
• Speakers/Headphones: Required for audio participation
  
• Display: 1024 x 768 resolution

Recommended Requirements

• Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz or higher
  
• RAM: 8 GB or more
  
• HD Webcam for clearer video
  
• Headset with microphone to reduce background noise

Operating System Compatibility

Zoom supports the following operating systems:

Windows

• Windows 10 or newer
  

Mac

• macOS 10.13 or newer

Mobile Devices

• iOS 12.0 or later
  
• Android 8.0 or later

Chromebook

• Chrome OS (latest version recommended)

Network Requirements

Minimum Bandwidth

• 1.0 Mbps (up/down) for standard video calls

Recommended Bandwidth

• 3.0 Mbps or higher for HD video
  
• Stable broadband internet connection (Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet preferred)

For best performance:

• Use a wired connection when possible
  
• Close unnecessary background applications
  
• Avoid shared network congestion during live sessions