MATC Computer Requirements for Online Courses

Below are the minimum computer requirements in order to take MATC online courses. You may experience minor problems if your computer is just at the minimum level. Contact your instructor for additional course requirements. Some courses require a more powerful computer and high-speed connections. If your computer is not sufficient, use the MATC computer labs. 

 Personal Computer

• Windows XP or later operating system
• Pentium III processor
• 128MB of RAM (256MB recommended for complex forms or large documents)
• 56 kbps modem
• Sound Card
• Speakers/headset
• JavaScript and cookies must be enabled 
  
  To enable Cookies: Go to the Tools menu > Internet Options > Privacy. Move the slider to Medium High, Medium, or Accept all cookies,

  To set Security: Go To Internet Options Security Internet. Click the Default Level button or Set your Security setting to Medium.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 browser or later
• Moxilla Firefox 2.0 browser or later
• Microsoft Word - Recommended
• Adobe Acrobat Reader - Download Adobe Acrobat Reader

Macintosh

• MacOs X 10.4.3 to 10.4.9
• Power PC processor
• 128MB of RAM (256MB recommended for complex forms or large documents
• 56 kbps modem