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There are several ways that students, faculty and staff can acquire software and hardware.
Software and Hardware for Home Use
Can I get software for my home computer?
Free Microsoft software such as Microsoft 365 ProPlus is available at UWare.
Please login to UWare with your NetID.
The University Bookstore Tech Center offers competitive and, in some cases, significantly discounted prices for students on hardware and software. The Tech Center stocks a wide variety of software at academic prices. They have titles by Adobe, Microsoft, Autodesk, and more! Any purchases made through the UW Seattle location can be shipped to the UW Tacoma bookstore for easy pick-up.
When purchasing a computer, ask the vendor to be sure it has all operating system updates and has anti-virus and anti-spyware programs to help protect the computer against viruses, worms, trojans, and other malware attacks.
Anti-virus software
- Sophos Anti-Virus Software is available on the UWare site.
Other software and hardware
Discounted Microsoft software is available at: uWare
The University Bookstore Tech Center offers competitive and, in some cases, significantly discounted prices for faculty, staff, and students on hardware and software. The Tech Center stocks a wide variety of software at academic prices. They have titles by Adobe, Microsoft, Autodesk, and more! Any purchases made through the UW Seattle location can be shipped to the UW Tacoma bookstore for easy pick-up.
When purchasing a computer, ask the vendor to be sure it has all operating system updates and has anti-virus and anti-spyware programs to help protect the computer against viruses, worms, trojans, and other malware attacks.
Anti-virus software
- Sophos Anti-Virus Software is available.
Other software and hardware
Discounted Microsoft software is available at: uWare
The University Bookstore Tech Center offers competitive and, in some cases, significantly discounted prices for faculty, staff, and students on hardware and software. The Tech Center stocks a wide variety of software at academic prices. They have titles by Adobe, Microsoft, Autodesk, and more! Any purchases made through the UW Seattle location can be shipped to the UW Tacoma bookstore for easy pick-up.
When purchasing a computer, ask the vendor to be sure it has all operating system updates and has anti-virus and anti-spyware programs to help protect the computer against viruses, worms, trojans, and other malware attacks.
Please fill out the following form when requesting additional software for classrooms.
Anti-virus software
- Sophos Anti-Virus Software is available.
If you are looking to purchase a personal laptop, we strongly suggest you buy one with the recommended specifications below. The goal is to make sure that the laptop you buy will last you for multiple years. The brand and model is your choice, as long as the laptop specifications listed are met.
| Recommended Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5, i7 or i9, 13th generation or higher; AMD Ryzen 5 series or higher |
| Memory | 16 GB or more RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB or more Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Graphics | AMD or Intel Integrated Graphics |
| Communication | 802.11ac Webcam Microphone |
| Screen Size | 11 inches or more |
| Operating System | Windows 11 or MacOS |
