Hardware & Software Requirements
Continuity of Operations Plan - Work from Home
Please review the following information if the need to work from home should arise.
Hardware
General computing requirements
- PC/Laptop preferably less than 5 years old
- Minimum Specifications:
- Processor: current generation of Intel Core Series (i3, i5, i7, i9) or AMD Ryzen equivalent
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Storage: 256GB
- Camera, Microphone, and Speakers
- Wireless connectivity (WiFi)
- Windows 10 or Mac OS X
Connect with the USF Computer Store for the lastest recommended hardware (NetId required).
Software
- Microsoft Office\Office365
- Microsoft Office Email
- Microsoft Teams
- VPN Solution
- Latest version of a web browser (i.e. Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Box is the official file storage platform for USF. Store files in Box at .
Reminder: Store files in Box at box.usf.edu - do not store locally
For Collaboration
- High-speed internet access. At least 5Mbps upload and download (cable modem or comparable service) for MS Teams video calls.
- Microphone/Speakers
- Headset (optional)
- Camera
- Phone