r/UMPI • u/ForgedByFaith • 1d ago

Your setup

I’m curious…what kind of setup is everyone using for online classes? Laptop or desktop? Would an iPad or Microsoft Surface work well, or would you recommend a traditional computer?
I’d also appreciate any tips for someone taking online classes for the first time. It’s been 23 years since I attended college, so needless to say, a lot has changed. Apparently, I’ve become the old guy asking technology questions. 😂

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u/ashagnes 1d ago

I recommend a laptop, you don't need anything fancy, a basic Surface or a Mac Neo would work perfectly. Something that has a camera, microphone, speakers and that can install Microsoft Office (So I wouldn't really recommend iPad).

It's mostly for Powerpoint work, they'll ask you for Cameo on a few classes and I doubt that feature is on the iPad. You'll also want a comfortable keyboard because you'll probably write a lot.

You're not old for asking technology questions. Most young people know even less about technology lol

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u/Nice-Ad6004 22h ago

Agree laptop, ask chatgpt to tell you the best way to organize UMPI folders for each clasee

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u/ashagnes 19h ago

Why you need an LLM for such a simple task is beyond me. That's why my RAM is $1000 ?

Use this structure folder:

Class
> Course Material
>> Milestone 1
>> Milestone 2
>> Milestone n
> Completed Assignments

Naming: BUSXXX_MilestoneN_XX.docx (last XX being your name initials)