For this course, we expect your laptop meets the Carolina Computing Initiative standards.
Updating your operating system is a best practice to ensure you not only have the latest security updates, but also the latest software development features which are packaged along with them.
Windows 10 / 11
Check your Windows version number before continuing:
Press Windows Button + R, type winver, and press Ok or Enter.
Confirm you are running the May 2020 release of Windows 10, or later, by looking for:
- Version 2004 or later
- Build 19041 or later
If your installed version of Windows is not up-to-date, visit the following URL and look for the Windows 10 May 2020 Update area. Follow the steps needed to upgrade your operating system:
https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10
Next: Continue to Install Required Software
macOS
Open Spotlight Search (the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner), search for: About this Mac.
If your operating system version is not 10.15.6 or greater, click the Software Update… button and install the recommended updates.
Next: Continue to Install Required Software
ChromeOS
Unfortunately, ChromeOS is not a supported platform for the Carolina Computing Initiative (CCI) nor completing this course. Please be sure you have a laptop that meets CCI standards.