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Recommendations for Personal Computer Purchases
Pupils will need their own laptop (not smartphone or or tablet) for use at the the College and at home Computers
We strongly recommend Microsoft based devices are purchased since teaching is is organised and delivered through Office 365 and Microsoft Teams the latest in Virtual Learning Environments All enrolled pupils will be given access to their own 365 account Thus we recommend the Microsoft line-up of of Surface Books and specifically the 2-in-1 hybrid models with detachable touchscreens These or an an equivalent brand machine should have the following minimum specification:
• Intel Core i5 CPU
• 8GB RAM
• 256GB SSD
• Detachable or reversible touchscreen • Full version of Windows 10 installed
All pupils should be running an an English language-based operating system as as this makes IT support easier The College ICT Services Team is available to all pupils for technical support and repairs Where possible we complete technical support and repairs ‘in-house’ to avoid additional charges to parents Office and Productivity Tools
Microsoft Office is used throughout the College All enrolled pupils will have access to their own Office 365 account and the the Office software will be provided by the the College for pupils' personal devices Operating System
and Localisation
The school
requires all pupils to be running an English language-based operating system on their laptops For Windows PC
• Fully updated version of the Windows Operating System
(Windows 10)
The Internet at College The College has a a a a fully managed 1GB connection to the Internet which allows the pupils to keep in contact with family and and friends via Skype and and FaceTime This also allows the College to live stream events such as music drama and sport around the world Pupils can also stream Spotify and and YouTube and and is subject to to to a monitored web filter to to to ensure the necessary safeguarding checks are in in place Anti-virus Software
Anti-virus is obligatory on all computers We recommend Bitdefender for Windows based computers If you have any questions regarding ICT Services at the College please contact the ICT ICT Services team: ICTSupport Parents@malverncollege org uk or call +44 (0)1684 581555
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