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Here are the recommended and minimum computer specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Feature<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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Recommended
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(sufficient for 4 years at\u00a0Trinity\u00a0without the need for an upgrade\u00a0)<\/td>\n

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Minimum
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(can be connected to the Trinity network, but may not run all available applications)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Processor<\/td>\nIntel Core i7 or AMD equivalent<\/td>\nIntel Core i5 or AMD equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>\n16\u00a0GB<\/td>\n8 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hard Drive<\/td>\n512 GB SSD or larger<\/td>\n256 GB SSD hard drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating System<\/td>\nWindows 11 or
\nMac OS 15 (Sequoia) or higher<\/td>\n		Windows 11
\nMac OS 14 (Sonoma) or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Printing<\/h2>\n

There are public computers located around campus that you can use to print to a networked public printer. Three public computer labs in the library allow you to print to our black and white and color printer. You will just need your credentials or your ID card to print. Every student has $30 worth of free printing renewed every semester. You can also print to these public printers directly from your personal computer. For help with printing, visit these\u00a0instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please note that any\u00a0personal wireless printers<\/strong>\u00a0you bring to campus are\u00a0not supported at this time<\/strong>. You should bring a printer cable to connect it to your computer. Also, note that you will need to go into the printer\u2019s settings and turn off wireless. If you do not do this, the printer will broadcast its own wireless network, which will behave just like a rogue network and cause interference for the campus eduroam network.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Leave Your Devices Behind!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mobile phones, tablets, headphones, and laptop computers are attractive targets for thieves, especially when left unattended and insecure. If you leave your belongings unattended, try to remember to bring your devices with you, put them out of sight, or lock them to nearby furniture using a laptop lock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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