Tech Tip Tuesday: Congratulations Graduates; What's Next?

Its me, its me your favorite CNT Nation member and self proclaimed leader of Tech Nation.  Today I am here to introduce two segments coming to your week from Tech Nation and CNT Nation.  Tech Tip Tuesday's and Tech Talk Thursdays.

What is that you say?  Well, Tech Tip Tuesday will be the return of Tech Tips.  Easy to understand Tech Tips for everyone no matter your tech level or experience.  Tech Talk Thursdays will be reviews, rants, and thoughts on everything from comics, movies, T.V shoes, video games, etc, in blog form, podcast, and YouTube....

Now with that said, today marks a milestone for many in our hometown, graduation.  A day 12 years in the making where we at CNT Nation and Tech Nation see our little cousins and nephews make it even after the beatings.... I mean advise and counseling that we gave them.

On to today's Tech Tip, Getting a Computer for college!  In general Tech recommends these MINIMAL specs for PC and/or Mac:

• I5, I7 processor
• At least 8gb of ram
• At least 250 gb ssd drive 
• Windows 10

But when it comes to buying a laptop for college first visit that schools web page.  There you can see what recommended models they have along with a spec sheet. For example you can look at the 2016 National Champions recommendations here: Clemson University CCIT Recommended Laptops for 2017-2018

Example from that page:

Windows Mainstream Laptops

	Lenovo ThinkPad 13	Dell Latitude 5480	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga G2
Price	$872	$1459	$1422
Processor	Intel Core i5-7200U	Intel Core i5-7300U	Intel Core i5-7200U
RAM	8GB 2133MHz	8GB DDR4	8GB 1866MHz
Storage	256GB SATA3 SSD	256GB M.2 PCIe SSD	256GB PCIe SSD
Wireless	Intel Dual Band AC (2×2) 8265	Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2×2) Wireless Adapter	Intel Dual Band Wireless AC (2×2) 8265, Bluetooth 4.1 VPro
Screen	13.3″ HD (1366×768) Anti-Glare	14.0″ FHD (1920×1080) Anti-Glare	14.0″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS
Video Card	Intel HD Graphics 620	Intel HD Graphics 620	Intel HD Graphics 620
Battery	3 cell 42Whr	3 cell 42Whr	4 cell 56Whr
Weight (starting)	3.2 lbs	3.52 lbs	3.2 lbs
OS	Windows 10 Enterprise	Windows 10 Enterprise	Windows 10 Enterprise
Other	Silver color		Stylus included, Touchscreen, Convertible
Purchasing Info	Purchase at campus Computer Store Order directly from Lenovo (available soon)	Purchase at campus Computer Store Order directly from Dell (available soon)	Purchase at campus Computer Store Order directly from Lenovo (available soon)

Ok, I suppose I can also list those chickens page as well, but they just give links to sites like Dell and have their requirements which is a little low for my taste, but to each his own; everyone can't be National Champions :).  I kid, kid as since I have one cousin going there to play football I may be in the stands for a game or too...
Anyway, University of South Carolina Technology Services.

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