Operating System & Application Requirements

Windows 10 & Windows 11 – Minimum Requirements

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⚠️ Important Notice:
Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, patches, or new features. Running Windows 10 beyond End of Life poses significant security and compliance risks.

For the best experience, Tech Engine Australia strongly recommends upgrading to Windows 11 or replacing older hardware with new, supported devices.

Windows 10 Minimum Requirements (End of Life October 2025):

Processor: 1 GHz or faster CPU or System on Chip (SoC)
RAM: 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
Storage: 16 GB (32-bit) / 32 GB (64-bit)
Graphics: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM driver
Display: 800×600
Internet: Required for updates and some features

Windows 11 Minimum Requirements (Recommended):

Processor: 1 GHz or faster with 2+ cores on a 64-bit processor or SoC
RAM: 4 GB minimum
Storage: 64 GB or larger
Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display: 720p or higher (9” or larger)
Security: TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required
Internet & Account: Microsoft account and internet required for Home edition setup

💡 Tech Engine Australia Tip: Enable BitLocker Drive Encryption for maximum security.

macOS – Technical Specifications

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General Requirements:

macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later (latest macOS strongly recommended)
4 GB memory minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
35 GB+ of available storage
Apple ID required for some features
Internet connection may be required (fees may apply)

Compatible Mac Models:

MacBook (2015 or newer)
MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
Mac mini (2012 or newer)
iMac (2012 or newer)
iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
Mac Pro (2013 or newer)

Security: Enable FileVault 2 encryption for data protection. Your Mac will require a password each time you log in when FileVault is turned on.

Latest macOS Versions (2025):

macOS Sequoia (15)
macOS Sonoma (14)
macOS Ventura (13)
macOS Monterey (12) – still supported but now legacy

Microsoft 365 – System Requirements

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Processor:

Windows: 1.6 GHz, 2-core (2 GHz recommended for Teams & Skype)
macOS: Intel or Apple Silicon

Memory:

Windows: 4 GB (2 GB for 32-bit)
macOS: 4 GB minimum

Storage:

Windows: 4 GB free
macOS: 10 GB free (APFS or HFS+ format)

Display:

Windows: 1280×768 minimum (4K requires hardware acceleration)
macOS: 1280×800 minimum