To participate successfully in courses in the various MNU programs, (and particularly for all online courses and programs) all students must have individual access to a personal computer of one of the following types. It is recommended that your system be no more than three years old.:

• • Microsoft Windows (PC):
    Windows personal computer (desktop OK, laptop recommended), with the Windows 7 or newer Windows operating system, or a Windows 8.x or Windows 10 tablet computer (e.g., Microsoft Surface) or newer.
    NOTE: Windows Smartphones are NOT sufficient technologies by themselves. 

• • Apple:
    Mac (desktop OK, laptop recommended), with the Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) or newer Mac operating system
    NOTE: Apple tablets (e.g., iPads) and Apple smartphones (e.g., iPhones) may be handy to have for some courses and activities, but they are NOT sufficient technology by themselves. 

• • Others:
    No other devices are supported or recommended for MNU online courses and programs
    Android devices (tablets and smartphones) WILL NOT work for some critical functions.
    Chromebooks and other Netbook computers MAY NOT work for some features and functions, and therefore are not recommended. 

• • Recommended Extras:
    Webcam, for creating presentations for assignments Multimedia headset (microphone and headphones) for creating presentations for assignments and for participating in online real-time conferences.