Blackboard supports five primary browsers for Learn releases.
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Computer Needs
- Make sure you are using a supported browser from the list above.
- Download media so that you can hear and see all content: Media Downloads.
- Use the System Check on your Blackboard login page.
- On your computer, go to
- Start > Control Panel>Internet Options> Security>Use Pop Up Blocker> Disable
- Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > Security >Trusted Sites> type in your Blackboard Login URL > Uncheck the Require Server Verification (https:) for all sites in this zone option.
- Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > Security Tab > Custom Level > Scripting > Allow status bar updates via script > Enable.
- Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > Delete Browsing history.
Do this daily.
Technology Requirements
Computer Requirements - A personal computer with one of the following operating systems is required: Microsoft Windows OS (XP, Vista); Apple Mac OS X (10.0) or above; or Unix/Linux.
Internet Access - 56K Dial-Up connection or better. DSL or Cable recommended.
Recommended Software - Adobe Acrobat Reader; Macromedia Flash 7.0+; Macromedia: Shockwave; Quicktime; Windows Media; Microsoft Office 2007 or higher