Optional Accessories
Students may find some of these optional accessories useful:
| Device | Usage |
|---|---|
| DVD-RW | You may benefit from a DVD-R drive for playing media or installing software from disc. |
| External Display | Those with smaller screens on their devices may want an external display. |
| External USB hard drive/SSD | While some storage is allotted on Google Drive and/or Microsoft OneDrive, you may wish to have more or faster local storage. |
| Full Size Keyboard and/or Mouse | More comfortable for longer working sessions. |
| Printer | It may be convenient to have your own printer. |
| 2 Factor Hardware Token | As a backup or replacement of cel phone app. |
| USB Flash Memory | For moving files between computers. |
| External USB Ethernet adapter | For connecting to wired network. |
| Docking station or port replicator | A hub makes it easier to reconnect multiple external devices. |
| Headphones | With or without Microphone and Noise-cancelling. |
| Scanner | To digitize homework and documents. |
| Scientific Calculator | Programmable or graphic calculator. If a calculator is required for a class, the specifications and acceptable models are set by the professor. Please consult your department. IT unfortunately cannot give guidance on which model to purchase. |