Laptop standards (FBIT - Commerce - Technology Management)

Laptop standards (FBIT - Commerce - Technology Management)

Use the minimum specifications table below as a guideline when acquiring a machine for your 2024-25 courses. These specifications are recommended for successful Ontario Tech University software usage. 

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Students in this program MUST have a Windows PC. Mac hardware running Windows OS is NOT an acceptable alternative.

	Windows PC
Operating system	Windows 11 64-bit (Pro edition is preferred) Windows 11 S is not supported due to restricted functionality Windows must have the latest updates installed
Processor type	Intel: Core i5/ Core Ultra 5 or better AMD: Ryzen 5 or better
Memory	Minimum 16GB RAM
Hard drive	Minimum 250GB, 50GB of available space (SSD recommended)
Graphics card	Intel Integrated Graphics or better
Wireless network card	Card supporting wireless N
Headset	Wired or wireless headset with microphone (or working laptop microphone)
Webcam	A webcam is required.
Virus protection	An up-to-date Antivirus client is required. Windows Defender is included with Windows 10 at no additional cost.
Recommended accessories	Ontario Tech University projectors support VGA and HDMI only. If your machine does not have a supported display connector, you may be required to purchase an adapter. A machine with an Ethernet adapter is preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a Macbook?
No, computers running macOS are not permitted. All the software used in your program is Windows-based.