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Computer Requirements

The speed of your computer, and the amount of system and video memory are important. A PC with a minimum 65 megabytes RAM or Macintosh equivalents would be OS 9.1 or higher. Additional hardware such as a CD-ROM, sound card (with speakers or headphones) and color monitor may be required for some courses. Check individual course syllabus for specific computer and software requirements beyond what is listed below. Course syllabus can be checked at Online Courses.

Internet Service Provider

We recommend a minimum of a 28.8 Kbps Internet connection; a 56Kbps or broadband connection (cable modem or DSL) may provide more satisfactory results. Your connection speed is determined by your computers physical location, the speed of your connection, and the access plan purchased from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).  We encourage all learners to obtain their Internet access through an ISP that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.

Web Browser

The interface between your computer and the Internet takes place within your Web browser. Web browsers, like other types of software are continuously upgraded to give you new features and/or to fix known problems. You will find accessing most courses offered through HFCC much easier with a current version of a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer,  or Firefox / MozillaŽ.

Recommended Viewers and Plug-Ins

Plug-ins and viewers are software programs that extend the capabilities of your browser or computer in a specific way. For example, plug-ins give you the ability to play audio samples or view video movies from within your browser. Viewers allow you to view documents from a program you do not have installed on your computer, for example, a Word document or a PowerPoint presentation.

Listed here are common plug-ins and viewers that may be required for your online course. Many of these may be installed on your computer already. We strongly recommend you download the latest version of each:

Remember: You need to restart your computer after downloading and installing plug-ins.

Technology Analysis

By clicking the "Detect My Technology Now" button below, you will run a quick application that will detect critical features of your computer operating system and web browser and report the results to you. Please pay particular attention to whether "cookies" are enabled and whether "javascripting" is enabled. This web site requires both, and the online courses you may take will require these features to be enabled as well.