{"id":836,"date":"2014-04-16T19:09:28","date_gmt":"2014-04-16T19:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/communication\/?page_id=836"},"modified":"2025-02-28T12:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T12:40:05","slug":"computerrecs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/communication\/computerrecs\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Selecting a Laptop Computer for NQSC Majors<\/h4>\n<p>Today, NQSC majors are just as likely to encounter PCs and Macs in the classroom and the workplace. The choice to buy a PC or Mac should depend on the student&#8217;s major, which will determine what software the student will use on a regular basis. Computer labs in the School of Communication make all instructional software available to students but some may choose to purchase software to install on a laptop for personal use.<\/p>\n<h3>When a PC or Mac is a good choice:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sport Management<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When the primary needs of the work place\u00a0revolve around writing well, either platform is a good option. Use of business applications and the ability to blog and create podcasts play important roles in the workplace.<\/p>\n<h4>Recommended Configuration:<\/h4>\n<p>PC or Mac Laptop Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 (64 bit) or higher or latest OS <em>Processor<\/em>: Multicore Intel or AMD processor. 64 bit. <em>RAM Memory<\/em>: 16GB minimum (32GB recommended)<br \/>\n<em>Hard Drive<\/em>: 100GB+<\/p>\n<h4>Recommended Software:<\/h4>\n<p>Word processor\u00a0of your choice (Microsoft Office, Apple Pages,\u00a0Google Docs, Libre Office)<br \/>\nOptional Software: Adobe Creative Cloud\u00a0Suite, Celtx<\/p>\n<h3>When a PC is the better option:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Game Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PCs are generally used by programmers, game designers and developers, and 3D modelers, animators and digital artists working in the game industry.<em id=\"__mceDel\"><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Recommended Configuration:<\/h4>\n<p>PC Laptop Operating System: Windows 11 or higher<br \/>\nProcessor: Multicore (8 or better) Intel or AMD\u00a0processor. 64 bit.<br \/>\nGPU: Nvidia Geforce 2080 or better (or equivalent)<br \/>\nRAM Memory: 32GB<br \/>\nHard Drive: 1TB+<\/p>\n<h4>Recommended Software:<\/h4>\n<p>Word processor (Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Libre Office), Celtx<br \/>\nOptional Software (Games): Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite (3ds Max Preferred)*, Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, video game creation software (Unreal Engine, GameMaker, Gamebryo, Game Salad), video game recording software (Action or Fraps), Steam Account<\/p>\n<p>*Autodesk provides free 3-year educational licenses to users with .edu email accounts.<em id=\"__mceDel\"><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>When a Mac is the better option<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Media Production<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Strategic Communication (Graphic\u00a0Design and Creative Production)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Journalism<\/li>\n<li>Sports Media<\/li>\n<li>Social Media and Digital Communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Mac platform is the computer of choice for producers, directors, writers, and editors in television and film and for creative teams at work in ad agencies.<\/p>\n<h4>Recommended:<\/h4>\n<p><strong><u>Apple MacBook Pro 14\u201d<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0(preferred choice)<\/p>\n<p>M4 Processor (2025)<br \/>\n10-Core CPU<br \/>\n10-Core GPU<br \/>\n16GB Unified Memory<br \/>\n1 TB SSD Storage<br \/>\n16-core Neural Engine<br \/>\n14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display<br \/>\nThree Thunderbolt\u00a04 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe\u00a03 port<br \/>\nMagic Keyboard with Touch\u00a0ID<br \/>\nForce Touch trackpad<br \/>\n70W USB-C Power Adapter<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional Upgrade:<\/strong><br \/>\n32GB Unified Memory<\/p>\n<h4>Recommended Hardware for MPE:<\/h4>\n<p>Lacie or G-Drive external hard drive with Thunderbolt or Firewire 800 support. 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