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title: "Device Requirements for Instructors and Staff"
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Instructors and staff need adequate technology to fully access online resources and effectively participate in academic activities and work. 

## Technical Specifications for Devices

Devices must be <u>portable</u>, sufficiently <u>up to date</u>, and <u>have adequate memory and storage</u> so that they can run the current version of their operating systems. This allows them to both perform suitably and be properly patched, allowing them to operate effectively and securely both inside and outside of the UConn environment. Below are the minimum technical specifications for computers:

- Windows devices: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 Processor released within the past 4 years (i7 or Ryzen 7 preferred)
- Apple devices: M1 or newer Apple silicon
- 8GB of RAM (16 GB preferred)
- macOS 14.X or Windows 11
- 256 GB SSD Hard Drive (512 GB preferred)
- Wireless Networking Adapter (Wi-Fi capable)
- Camera and Microphone

ITS supports computers from Dell and Apple.  Buying a device from another manufacturer may limit the ability for ITS to assist.  The University has support agreements with both Dell and Apple as well as on-campus hardware repair/support at the Bookstore for these brands.  If you have any questions please contact the Technology Support Center at 860-486-4357 or [techsupport@uconn.edu](mailto:techsupport@uconn.edu).

> ✅ **Instructors:** Schedule a [Tech Check](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/TL/pages/10845094875) to make sure your home workstation is running to the best of its ability.

## Audio and Visual Equipment

Anyone using web conferencing systems heavily should purchase earphone/microphone headsets. High quality audio directly impacts the quality of engagement. Audio issues can typically be traced back to low quality microphones or inconsistent feedback cancellation between input and output audio. Although many new computers have a camera and microphone and our recommendations include these capabilities, headsets resolve these issues and greatly improve the audio. They have better microphones than laptops, and the earphones ensure that the input audio and the output audio are separated sonically and not via software filtering.

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