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Software and Hardware

Windows 10 End of Support

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025.

Download Windows 11 Upgrade Guide (PDF)

Microsoft 365

Productivity

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote. Web apps + install on up to 5 devices.

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Chat, video meetings, and file collaboration. Desktop and mobile apps.

Zoom

Communication

Video conferencing for meetings, lectures, and presentations.

ChemDraw Professional

Chemistry

Professional chemical structure drawing and analysis tool.

SentinelOne

Security

Enterprise antivirus for Windows, Mac and Linux.

PDFgear

Productivity

Free alternative to Adobe Acrobat Pro. Edit, convert, and annotate PDF files.

TechSmith Snagit

Productivity

Screen capture and recording tool for screenshots and video recordings.

Sophos Antivirus

Security

Free antivirus for Mac. Part of U of T site license.

UTORvpn

Network

Cisco AnyConnect Client for secure remote access to U of T resources.

Laptops

Model Specifications Action
Dell Pro 14 Plus
14" Laptop (PB14250)
Intel Core Ultra 7 266V (48 TOPS NPU, 8 cores)
16GB LPDDR5x, 512GB SSD, Windows 11
5MP + IR Camera, FHD+ Display, 4-year Pro Support Plus
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Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition
14" Laptop
Intel Core Ultra (AI-capable, Copilot+ PC)
14" Display, Windows 11 Pro
AI Power & Efficiency, Premium Design
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Desktops

Model Specifications Action
Dell Pro Micro Plus
Compact Desktop
Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (13 TOPS NPU, 20 cores)
16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Windows 11
Wi-Fi 7, 4-year Pro Support, for light duty/occasional use
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Dell Pro Slim Plus
Desktop
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (13 TOPS NPU, 14 cores)
32GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
4 Years ProSupport Onsite Service, Standard office computer
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 6
27" All-in-One
Intel Core Ultra (AI-ready)
27" Display, Windows 11
All-in-One Business PC
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Monitors

Model Specifications Action
Samsung S80UD Viewfinity
27" & 32" 4K UHD Monitors
27" & 32" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
IPS Panel, 60Hz, 5ms Response Time, HDR10
Height Adjustable, USB-C (90W charging), Built-in KVM Switch, LAN Port
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You may also check UTSC IT and UTM EASI for additional options.

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