Computer Setup Guide

What Software Will Be Needed?

Standard Software

1. Please make sure your child's computer has the latest operating system updates.
2. Please make sure they have a web browser that you like, such as Firefox or Chrome.

Throughout the year, we will install programs on this computer. You may get a glimpse of them in the syllabus. Please make sure your student has all the necessary permissions on the laptop to install programs. Some of the identified programs are:

• VSCodium (a free code editor sans AI)
• Node.js (used for executing code)

What Online Accounts Will Be Made?

As you know, online tools always require accounts. This is critical to using applications such as Google Docs. We will do our best to form good password practices when required, and to alert parents ahead of time.

The primary account you need is a Google account for Google Classroom, which will also open up access to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Gemini, and more.

We may also create an account on these websites:

• GitHub (code storage, website hosting)
• Typing Club (optional, for typing practice)