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Science Summer Transition Program: Technical Requirements


To participate in the York Science Summer Transition modules we recommend the following technical specifications:

Recommended Internet Connection

  • An internet connection that can support video streaming – broadband wired or wireless (at least 3G or 4G/LTE)

Hardware Requirements

  • Laptop or Desktop computer with:
    • Speakers and a microphone: built-in / USB plug-in / wireless Bluetooth
    • A webcam or HD webcam: built-in / USB plug-in
    • Or, HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card
MinimumRecommended
ProcessorSingle Core 1Ghz or HigherDual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
RAMN/A4Gb

Recommended Operating Systems

  • macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
  • Windows 10
    Note: For devices running Windows 10, they must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.

Recommended Browsers

  • IE 11+
  • Edge 12+
  • Firefox 27+
  • Chrome 30+
  • Safari 7+