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Student Laptops
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The Kiski School follows a "Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)" laptop model. All students are required to bring and maintain a laptop computer for use at The Kiski School.
Most Windows or Mac laptops built after 2022 will meet the minimum requirements for schoolwork at Kiski. Chromebooks and mobile operating systems like Android or iPadOS are not supported.
- Microsoft Windows 11
- Apple macOS Sonoma or newer
- Intel Core Ultra 3 or greater
- Intel Core i3 11th Generation or greater
- AMD Ryzen 6000 or greater
- Apple M1 or greater
- 6 GB or more 🎮 Graphics (GPU)
- DirectX11 and OpenGL 4.0 capable
- Solid State Drive (SSD) with at least 60 GB of free space ###📺 Display
- 1366 x 768 or greater resolution
- Wi-Fi 6/E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) ###⌨️ Interface and ports
- HID-compliant keyboard and mouse or trackpad
- USB-A or USB-C
- User-facing webcam
- Built-in speakers
- Built-in microphone ###🔋Power & Battery
- Minimum 45W charger and 6 hour battery life
- Portable clamshell laptop computer
If you require assistance selecting a laptop or if you would like to know if your existing laptop meets the minimum requirements, please contact us.