Technology Requirements

2025-2026 Laptop Minimum & Recommended Specifications

In order to effectively participate in online components of GETS courses, all students must have a computer that meets the minimum technology requirements which are listed below. 

 

WINDOWS PC

APPLE MACINTOSH

Operating
System

MINIMUM
Windows 10 Home

RECOMMENDED
Windows 10 Pro

MINIMUM
Mac OS 10.14

RECOMMENDED
Mac OS 10.15 or higher

 

Productivity Tools

Microsoft Office (recommended)

Google Workspace (free)

Microsoft Office (recommended) 

Google Workspace (free)

Processor Type

MINIMUM
Intel Core i5 Processor

RECOMMENDED
Intel Core i7 Processor

MINIMUM
Intel Core i5 Processor

RECOMMENDED
Intel Core i7 Processor or
Apple M1

Memory

MINIMUM
8 GB RAM
Recommended
16 GB RAM

MINIMUM
8 GB RAM
Recommended
16 GB RAM

Hard Drive

MINIMUM
250 GB or higher

RECOMMENDED
500 GB or higher

MINIMUM
250 GB

RECOMMENDED
500 GB or higher

Graphics Card

MINIMUM
Integrated card

MINIMUM
Integrated card

Virus Protection Software

RECOMMENDED

RECOMMENDED

Recommended Accessories

  • USB Memory Storage Devices: Strongly recommended for their ease of use and ability to encrypt contents in case of lost or stolen property.
  • External Webcam: Strongly recommended if your computer does not have an integrated or functioning webcam for online learning.
  • Headset/Headphones with Microphone: Strongly recommended for optimal videoconferencing performance as clarity of speech is improved and background noise is minimized.

 

Populi Minimum Requirements

 

Zoom Minimum Requirements

 

If you experience technical problems with GETS online course on Populi, you may contact us by email, support@mygets.org, by phone (626) 339-4288, or in person.