About this episode

The episode discusses what type of computer college freshmen will need in 2026, considering current market trends.

Laptop prices are up and RAM is scarce — so how much computer does a college freshman really need? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Tom Grelinger map Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebook picks to every major. The post Computers for College: What You Actually Need in 2026 appeared first on StarQuest Media .

People in this episode

Host: Dom Bettinelli

Guests: Fr. Joseph Sund, Tom Grelinger

Topics covered

• college computers
• laptop recommendations
• technology for students
• 2026 tech needs
• computer specifications

Keywords

• college
• computers
• laptops
• Mac
• Windows
• Linux
• Chromebook
• technology
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: StarQuest Media

Products: Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook

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