Residence Life Streaming Frequently Asked Questions
What are the system requirements for playing movies on a computer?
The recommended system requirements include:
Network connection: 1.5 Mbps (megabits) minimum, 3.0 Mbps recommended
RAM: 1 GB minimum
CPU: Intel Core Duo 2.4 GHz minimum
Playback of movies on a computer occurs in a web browser. Due to Digital Rights Management (DRM) requirements, the requirements vary between browsers and computer systems. Please select the type of computer operating system from the list to see the supported browsers and requirements.
The streaming platform only supports operating systems and browsers that are currently supported by Microsoft. The current list of supported Microsoft operating systems can be found here. In addition, Microsoft only supports the latest versions of Internet Explorer released for each Windows Desktop Operating System. Internet Explorer is not a supported browser. Digital Campus only supports the latest versions (not pre-release) of Google Chrome and Firefox available for the operating system.
Browser | Operating System | Supported? |
|---|---|---|
Latest Chrome | All Supported | Yes |
Latest Firefox | All Supported | Yes (v88+) |
Microsoft Edge | Windows 10 | Yes |
The streaming platform only supports operating systems and browsers currently supported by Apple. The current support is for the current version of Mac OS X, plus the 2 previous versions. Digital Campus only supports the latest versions (not pre-release) of Google Chrome and Firefox available for the operating system.
Browser | Operating System | Supported? |
|---|---|---|
Latest Chrome | All Supported | Yes |
Latest Firefox | All Supported | Yes (v.88+) |
Safari | macOS Sierra | Yes |
Linux support is difficult to guarantee. Ubuntu 14.04 and RedHat 7 are both generally supported, but custom flavors of the OS are not guaranteed to work or are supported. The product only supports the latest versions (not pre-release) of Google Chrome and Firefox available for the operating system.
Browser | Supported? |
|---|---|
Latest Chrome | Yes |
Latest Firefox | No |
Latest Opera | No |
Chromium Browser | No |
How do I search for a movie?
You can search for a movie by entering a title in the search field. Or, click on the Category filter to select a specific movie genre.
How do I view a movie?
First click on the movie in the catalog, and then click the play button
You can make the screen bigger by clicking the double arrows in the bottom, right-hand corner. Adjust the volume by dragging the bar left to right.
How do I play a movies on a mobile device?
The content will play in the browser natively. The table below outlines the device requirements for playback.
OS | Browser | Supported |
|---|---|---|
iOS & IPadOS 12+ | Safari | Yes |
Android 7.1+ | Chrome | Yes |
Click here for detailed instructions for using the mobile app.