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Computer Hardware

To attend World Class Tech classes, students need access to a computer (desktop or laptop), high speed internet access and an email account. Email will be used extensively by students to communicate with their instructor.
PC Hardware Specifications
  • Pentium III (1 GHz minimum, higher recommended)
  • High speed Internet connection
  • Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 (NOTE: Windows 98, ME, and NT will not work) 
  • At least 1 GB RAM for XP and at least 2 GB Ram for Vista or Windows 7
  • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
  • Monitor screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768
  • A sound card and a headset with a microphone that can be plugged into your computer
Macintosh Hardware Specifications
  • Intel Core processor (PowerPC processor is not recommended)
  • High speed Internet connection
  • Macintosh OS 10.4 or higher (running Windows in a virtual environment is acceptable)
  • At least 2 GB RAM
  • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
  • Monitor screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768
  • A sound card and a headset with a microphone that can be plugged into your computer
headset
Audio Specifications
  • Headset that includes a microphone
  • Integrated audio card

Software

World Class Tech courses require the use of a variety of different software applications. The software listed here is required for all courses.

Firefox Web Browser 10.0 or higher
Students must use the Firefox browser. We do not recommend using Internet Explorer. Download the latest version of Mozilla Firefox here.

Plugins
Once you have installed the Firefox browser, you need to check to make sure the following plugins are installed:

  • Adobe Acrobat (Reader)
  • Adobe Flash Player
Check Plugins

If the plugins listed above are not installed on your system, please follow the links below to download the software applications. All software listed here is a FREE download.

Adobe Reader 10.0 or higher
If you don't have Adobe Reader installed, download here.

Adobe Flash Player 10.0 or higher
If you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed, download it here.

Make sure you have JavaScript enabled. Check here.

You must have Cookies enabled in your browser. Check here.

Office Software

Open Office
For some assignments, you will be required to use office applications such as a Word or Excel. If you do not have Microsoft Office suite on your computer you can use Open Office as a free alternative to the Microsoft software. Download Open Office here.