System Requirements FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about StreetSmart Edge® system requirements:

 

What are the minimum system requirements? 

How much memory do I need?

Minimum Configuration

Operating System: Windows Vista or Windows 7 (Touch screens and tablets not certified), or later

CPU: Intel Core i5 or higher

Memory: 2 GB RAM or higher

Disk Space: 200 MB hard drive space

Graphics: 512 MB Video card or higher (External USB video devices are not supported)

Connection: 5+ Mbps

What is the recommended system configuration?

Recommended Configuration

Operating System: Windows 8 (Touch screens and tablets not certified), or later

CPU: Intel Core i7 / AMD FX 8150 or equivalent

Memory: 4 GB RAM or higher

Disk Space: 200 MB hard drive space

Graphics: 1 GB Video card (External USB video devices are not supported)

Connection: 10+ Mbps

I have a Mac. Can I use StreetSmart Edge®?

StreetSmart Edge can be used on a Mac computer with either a Windows® emulator or a cloud-based solution. The cloud-based solution uses the Internet to access StreetSmart Edge, so the program can be used with non-Windows-based computers. Call a Schwab Client Services Specialist at 800-435-4000 to inquire about accessing the cloud-based version of StreetSmart Edge.

You can run StreetSmart Edge on your Mac by installing a Windows emulator, which is a program that allows you to run Windows-based programs on Mac OS® computers. Parallels Desktop® 7 for Mac is an example of an emulator that allows you to run Windows.

How do I set up right-click for my Mac?

It is recommended that, in addition to using an emulator, you enable the "right-click" function on your Mac. The following steps will guide you through the process to ensure that you are able to right click your mouse:

  1. Go to System Preferences
  2. Click Keyboard & Mouse
  3. Click the Mouse tab
  4. You will see a picture of a mouse. Click on the drop-down menu on the right side of the picture of the mouse and choose Secondary Button

Your mouse is now set up to display the right-click menu.