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Desktop Recommended Browsers

The following internet browsers work best with the current version of Brightspace D2L​.

  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Respondus LockDown Browser

Please go to https://onlcourses.tridenttech.edu/d2l/systemCheck to see if your computer passes the Required Systems Check.

NOTE: Although an internet browser may not pass the System Check, it still may work. We strongly recommend using the browser versions listed above.

  • To locate your internet browser version, click on "Help" from within that browser's menu bar.

Mobile Recommended Browsers

The following internet browsers work best with the current version of Brightspace D2L​.

  • Android Browser (newest)
  • iOS Safari (newest)
  • Microsoft Edge (newest)
  • Google Chrome Mobile (newest)

Hardware Recommendations

Operating System: Windows 10 or Mac OS X Sierra or higher

Processor: Intel® Dual-Core or higher

RAM: 4GB or higher

Hard Drive: 500 GB recommended

Webcam: Built-in or external required for some courses. Contact your instructor for more details.

Internet Connection: DSL or Cable

Printer: Recommended

Sound Card: Recommended for speakers and headphones

Monitor: 15" monitor (at least 1024x768 resolution recommended)

*Although Chromebooks, tablets and other mobile devices are compatible with D2L, they may not suffice as your primary computing device while completing a course. Many courses require the ability to download and install specific software applications (i.e. Respondus LockDown Browser) which cannot be accomplished on a Chromebook or mobile device.