# Computers for College: What You Actually Need in 2026

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Podcast: [Secrets of Technology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/secrets-of-technology-485335)
Published: 2026-07-02T20:00:00+00:00
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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 .

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