To be successful in your online course, you must have access to hardware and software. Below you will find hardware and software recommendations for an online course. Also check with your Instructor for any course-specific hardware and software requirements.
Hardware/Browser Recommendations
Operating System
Windows	Intel®  dual-core or higher RAM: 4GB or more Operating System: Windows XP service pack 3 or Windows 7
Macintosh	Intel®  Core 2 Duo processor or higher RAM: 4GB or more Operating System: Mac OS 10.x or higher
Hard Drive Size	500 GB
Internet Connection Requirements	DSL or Cable Mobile Tethering is not supported
Printer	Recommended
CD-ROM	Recommended - some courses use textbooks with CD-ROMs an DVDs
Sound Card	Recommended - with speakers/headphones
Monitor	15" monitor (800 x 600 resolution - 1024x768 resolution recommended)

Browser Recommendations
Browser	Please go to https://onlcourses.tridenttech.edu/ . Under “D2L Links”on the Academic Course Login Page, click on “System Check before you login” and see if you pass the Required Systems Check. (Please go to “Help” in your browser for the version) NOTE: Although a browser may not pass the System Check, it still may work. See the comments below: Microsoft IE versions 7.0 or higher Mozilla Firefox 5 or latest version http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/new/   Safari 5 or higher http://www.apple.com/safari/  (Safari will not pass the browsercheck,but this version has been used successfully.)