Boston College supports both Mac and Windows computers. Chromebooks and Tablets may not be the right choice for your primary computer on campus.
Mac
集美麻豆recommends:
- Students:听macOS Sequoia (v. 15) or macOS听Sonoma (v. 14) with the latest system updates.
- Faculty & Staff:听macOS Sequoia (v. 15) or macOS听Sonoma (v. 14) with the latest system updates.
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Apple Intelligence is an artificial intelligence (AI) system built into Apple's iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems; this feature is included with macOS Sequoia and iOS/iPadOS 18.
Apple Intelligence leverages both on-device and server-side processing, which Apple calls 鈥淧rivate Cloud Compute鈥� (PCC). Whether processing the data on-device or using PCC, Apple states that the data remains protected and private and is not used to train Apple鈥檚 models.
Data Security Considerations
'Confidential' and 'Strictly Confidential' data, as defined by the Boston College Data Security Policy, should not be used with Apple Intelligence or any online AI tool without University review. Additionally, this technology may change in the future, and users should notice any changes in the Terms of Service published by Apple or notices from Boston College about the privacy of Apple Intelligence.
Apple released macOS Sequoia (v. 15) commercially on September 16, 2024.
Please note that听Sequoia (v. 15) may not be compatible with all Mac computers.听Check to ensure your computer is compatible with Sequoia.
How can I upgrade my computer to Sequoia (v. 15)?
Before you upgrade to Sequoia, make sure your computer and all software is compatible with this version.
Note:听All core apps at 集美麻豆are supported on Sequoia.
Faculty & staff
We recommend you contact your TC for assistance with upgrading to Sequoia (v. 15).
Students
We recommend you get assistance with upgrading to Sequoia (v. 15). Students can bring their computer to the Walk-In Help Desk (O鈥橬eill 3rd floor).
Apple released macOS Sonoma (v. 14) commercially on September 26, 2023.
Please note that听Sonoma (v. 14) may not be compatible with all Mac computers.听Check to ensure your computer is compatible with Sonoma.
How can I upgrade my computer to Sonoma (v. 14)?
Before you upgrade to Sonoma, make sure your computer and all software is compatible with this version.
Note:听All core apps at 集美麻豆are supported on Sonoma.
Faculty & staff
We recommend you contact your TC for assistance with upgrading to Sonoma (v. 14).
Students
We recommend you get assistance with upgrading to Sonoma (v. 14). Students can bring their computer to the Walk-In Help Desk (O鈥橬eill 3rd floor).