SHP Laptop Recommendation | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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SHP Educational Technology does not recommend Chromebooks, iPads, or Android tablets to meet any device requirement for our programs. These devices can be used in conjunction with a laptop to access some course materials or notes, but do not replace the need for a computer for the programs that require them.

General Recommendations for Laptop Computers:

Laptop Specifications
Windows Mac
Processor: Intel 14th Generation i5 or higher, AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 5 or higher Processor: M1 or higher
Operating System: Windows 11 Operating System: Mac OS 14.X (Sonoma) or higher
Memory: 8GB or higher Memory: 8GB or higher
Storage: 250GB or higher Storage: 250GB or higher
Network: 802.11AC 5GHz Wireless network card Network: 802.11AC 5GHz Wireless network card

Microsoft Products

As a student at TTUHSC, Microsoft 365 Apps are available for download on your personal device(s). Information on how to log in and download these apps can be found on the TTUHSC IT Knowledge Base. Please log in with your eraider credentials at the top right of the page in order to view the contents or search "How to: Sign in and Download the Microsoft Office Apps" in the search bar directly from the Knowlege Base website after logging in. 

If you have questions about your current computer, please contact the SHP Office of Educational Technology (shp.techsupport@ttuhsc.edu).