How To Choose The Right Computer For Teaching | 51Talk Technical Requirements & Optimization Tips

Are you wondering if your laptop or desktop is strong enough to run 51Talk’s teaching platform? Join Max as he purchases his computer to find out!

Technical Requirements:
1. A desktop or laptop
2. Operating System: Windows 7 or above or Mac
3. A strong CPU: Intel Core i3 6th gen and above / i5 to i7 4th gen and up / AMD A Series A8 7500 and above / AMD Ryzen
4. Enough memory: At least 4GB of RAM with a minimum of 100GB free hard disk space available
5. A headset with an extended microphone and noise-cancelling features
6. A high-definition (HD) external or integrated webcam (with at least 720p resolution)
7. A wired DSL Internet connection of at least 5 Mbps (LTE, USB sticks & wireless connections are NOT allowed)

Computer Optimization Tips:
1. Keep all of your files organized. A free tool that you can use to get rid of “junk files is CCleaner (ccleaner.com/ccleaner/builds).
2. Close unnecessary apps to boost the performance of your computer.
3. Check your internet speeds frequently.

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