ITS Services
Spyware: Spyware comes in two forms; malicious software and tracking software. Spyware can slow down the performance of your computer. Some Spyware can log key strokes and even send personal information across the internet to others.
Pop-up Windows: mini websites that can load when you enter a page. Some web applications need to open a Pop-up window in order for you to proceed.
Free Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Programs
AVG Anti-Virus with Spyware Protection Free Edition
Spybot Search & Destroy Free Edition
NOTE: Chromebooks do not support most software required for classes including the Respondus Lockdown Browser and are not recommended.
Windows
OS: 10 or later
RAM: 4GB or better
Hard Drive: 2GB of free space
Modem: Broadband
Browser: Mozilla Firefox 57 or newer, Google Chrome 65 or newer
Browser Settings: Cookies enabled
Word Processor: Microsoft Word or alternative word processor that can save to the Rich-Text format
E-mail: Browser, Mobile Device
Communication: Webcam, Microphone (usually integrated with the Webcam)
WebEx: Please see Cisco Minimum Hardware & Software Requirements for WebEx available HERE
PDFs: The free Adobe Reader DC application is needed to view PDFs and is available for download HERE.
Macintosh
OS: 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
RAM: 4GB or better
Hard Drive: 2GB of free space
Modem: Broadband
Browser: Mozilla Firefox 57 or newer, Google Chrome 65 or newer
Browser Settings: Cookies enabled
Word Processor: Microsoft Word or alternative word processor that can save to the Rich-Text format
E-mail: Browser, Mobile Device
Communication: Webcam, Microphone (usually integrated with the Webcam)
WebEx: Please see Cisco Minimum Hardware & Software Requirements for WebEx available HERE
PDFs: The free Adobe Reader DC application is needed to view PDFs and is available for download HERE.
Wireless Connections
To connect to the NSU network with a wireless connection you will need the following:
- A computer running Microsoft Windows 10 or newer / Mac OS X 10.6 or newer
- A mobile device running iOS 5.0, Android 4.0 or Windows Phone 8.0
- A wireless network card that supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security
- An active myNSU student account
Wireless Setup Instructions
myMail
Please download the free Outlook app from your mobile device’s app store to access your student email account.