Minimum Requirements

Below you will find the minimum hardware and software requirements needed to ensure an optimised experience whilst using Colleague 7.

Last Updated: 15/06/20

 


Operating System

 

Windows Windows 10 v.1903 or above
Mac OS OS X 10.9 and above
Chrome OS Latest version of Chrome OS
Microsoft 365 Latest version of 365

 

Operating systems are reviewed perodically based on demand. Development and testing is predominantly undertaken on Windows platforms. For more information on the latest operating systems please visit the associated web addresses:

Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/
Apple: https://www.apple.com/mac/
Google OS: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chromebook/chrome-os/

 


CPU, Memory & Disk Space

 

Processor A dual-core processor that runs at no less than 2GHz
RAM (32 bit) 4 GB RAM or above
RAM (64 bit) 4 GB RAM or above
Disk Space 3 GB or more

 

To find your device specification on Windows 10, use the following steps:

  • Open Settings.
  • Click on System.
  • Click on About.
  • Check the Device specifications section to find the computer name, processor, total usable memory, system architecture, and included touch and pen support.

Hardware specifications are subject to ongoing review based on user feedback and experience.

 


Screen Resolution

 

PC Desktop / Laptop

Desktop 1024 x 768 or more
Laptop / Tablet 1024 x 768 or more
Mobile 138.3 x 67.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 inches) or larger

 

Although auto-responsive to screen size, the Colleague 7 mobile interface has been designed for optimal display when used with the screen size: 138.3 x 67.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 inches) or larger.

 


Internet

 

Internet Speed

Upstream 5 mbps or above
Downstream 5 mbps or above

 

Internet Browser

Microsoft Edge Latest Version of Edge
Google Chrome Latest Version of Chrome
Microsoft Explorer Latest Version of Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox Latest Version of Firefox

 

Internet Browsers are reviewed perodically based on demand. Development and testing is prodominately undertaken on Edge and Chrome. For more information on the latest Internet Browser versions please visit the associated web addresses:

Microsoft Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
Google Chrome: https://www.google.co.uk/chrome/
Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/internet-explorer.aspx
Mozilla Firefox: https://www.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/new/

 

 

Disclaimer

The above requirements do not apply if your PC requires access to VPN/Proxy/Remote Desktop before it can access any resources on the Internet.

The Internet Speed requirements are based on the standard setup of a network device (router/switch).  Additional traffic on your network impacts internet speed/quality, we recommend to avoid accessing Colleague 7 whilst using network traffic heavy processes such as Online Video Games, Video/Audio Streaming, Peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.

The above minimum requirements are subject to review based on the enhancements of Colleague 7 and the general developments of other hardware/software/external influencers.