System Requirements for Gibbs Smith Education Digital Resources
To ensure the best experience with Gibbs Smith Education digital resources, please review the operating system, browser, bandwidth, and network requirements below.
Supported Operating Systems
Gibbs Smith Education digital resources are supported on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS devices.
| Device / OS | Minimum | Recommended | Supported Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows Vista | Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
| macOS | Mac OS X 10.12 | macOS 26 (Tahoe) | macOS 15 (Sequoia), macOS 14 (Sonoma), macOS 13 (Ventura) |
| Chromebooks / ChromeOS | ChromeOS | ChromeOS 134 | Versions later than 112.0.5615.134 |
These operating-system requirements are provided by our digital platform vendor.
Supported Browsers
For the best experience, we recommend using the current version of your browser.
Windows
- Google Chrome — current version
Mac
- Google Chrome — current version
- Safari — current version
Because browsers update frequently, specific browser version numbers are not listed. Keeping your browser updated to the latest available version is recommended.
Internet Bandwidth
Bandwidth needs may vary depending on the number of users accessing digital resources at the same time.
| Concurrent Users | Minimum Bandwidth | Recommended Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|
| 10 users | 3 Mb/s | 5 Mb/s |
| 50 users | 9 Mb/s | 12 Mb/s |
| 100 users | 17 Mb/s | 22 Mb/s |
These recommendations assume activities such as instructor-led web training, large file transfers, and standard-definition video streaming.
Browser Settings
JavaScript must be enabled in the browser.
No special configuration is required for:
- Cookies
- Pop-up blockers
Firewall and Network Allowlisting
School or district IT teams should allow traffic to the following domain:
Recommended
*.content2classroom.com— allow traffic to the fullcontent2classroom.comdomain
If your organization cannot allow the full domain, the following addresses must be allowed through the firewall:
publisher.content2classroom.comwiris.content2classroom.comstream.content2classroom.com- Publisher Satellite URL, when provided
Need Help?
If your school or district has reviewed these requirements and is still experiencing difficulty accessing Gibbs Smith Education digital resources, please contact Gibbs Smith Education Digital Support at support@gibbs-smith.com. Sharing your browser, device type, and any error messages or screenshots will help us troubleshoot more quickly.