# Computer System Recommendations

## Overview

These recommendations are for what computer works best with McLennan Community College Applications.

### Getting Started

#### Windows/Mac

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</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 30.4079%;">Operating System (OS)\*</td><td style="width: 41.5328%;">Windows 10/Windows 11 or macOS</td><td style="width: 28.0593%;">These systems offer excellent performance and compatibility with a wide range of MCC services. </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 30.4079%;">RAM</td><td style="width: 41.5328%;">8GB or more</td><td style="width: 28.0593%;">8GB RAM is the minimum recommendation. More RAM will further improve overall system performance. </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 30.4079%;">Storage</td><td style="width: 41.5328%;">500GB or more</td><td style="width: 28.0593%;">500GB is the minimum recommendation to accommodate the OS, applications, and user data. </td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Chromebook/ChromeOS

- Chromebooks/ChromeOS is **not** recommended to access all MCC services.
- While ChromeOS is a lightweight and fast operating system, it lacks the extensive software compatibility (such as with Office 365) offered by Windows and macOS.