These recommendations apply to personally-owned computers that will be used to access Cornell services. Faculty and staff using university-owned computers should work with their unit's technical support and business office.

Most computers purchased within the past few years which are running Windows 10 or one of the three most recent releases of macOS will be able to handle Cornell-related tasks and offer acceptable security updates. 

If you are purchasing a computer, we recommend ordering through the Tech Connection at The Cornell Store (either in person or online at CornellStore.com). They offer a number of competitively-priced Dell and Apple computers in standard configurations, along with links to custom-configured Apple, Dell, and HP (Hewlett-Packard) products with Cornell's discount.

If you choose to purchase your computer somewhere else, it's still worth looking at the standard configurations at The Cornell Store to get a sense of what specifications you should shop for.

The Technology Connection has partnered with The Computing Center to provide service for Apple, Dell, and HP computers, along with HP and Xerox printers, both in and out of warranty, regardless of where you purchased your equipment.

The IT Service Desk provides assistance in using campus network services such as Wi-Fi, as well as other information technology services.