250 Gigabyte SSD or 500 Gigabyte hard drive (again more is better).8 Gigabyte of memory (more is always better).When considering which laptop to purchase keep these recommended minimum requirements in mind: There are many brands and models of laptops that can be used or purchased. Purchasing a laptop or desktop for school can be confusing. WordPerfect and Microsoft Works are not used in NIACC classes. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access) is the standard for word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. The Fine Arts and web design courses also use Macintosh computers. Most computer labs use computers with Windows operating system. There are many computer labs on campus, in the residence halls and at the NIACC Charles City Center for student use. NIACC does not require students to purchase a computer for course work.
Parents and students often want to know about computer and software recommendations for NIACC classes.
The installation is now complete - click All Done!
After the download has completed, open Finder, go to Downloads, double-click Microsoft_Office_Installer.pkg.From the resulting page, click the red Install Office button to download the installer.Microsoft Office is now installed and available on your start menu list of applications. You will receive a message notifying you when the installation is complete.Note: If you have Two-Step Login with Duo Security, you will be prompted to complete login using Duo.When prompted for your password, enter your HawkID password and click Sign in.When prompted for your email address, enter your personal address, then click Next.Note: The University of Iowa has a license for Office 365, so you can connect your Microsoft Office suite by logging in. If you wish to do so, click the Sign In button when prompted. Click Next, and then continue through the introduction tool (providing requested information when prompted). An introduction tool will then launch, welcoming you to the new version of Office.
Note: Microsoft Office is now available to use, but your computer must remain connected to the internet to continue downloading the full suite of software. A message will then appear in the bottom right-hand corner saying "Office is installing in the background".