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Important: You should always keep your web browser up to date. New versions are released frequently and contain important security fixes, performance improvements and additional features. But always check with your IT department before upgrading your web browser, as the upgrade may cause problems with other websites you use.

The following Web Browsers are Wise Owl Legal is developed using the current HTML5 web standards. It should work on any modern web browser supporting HTML5. However, the following web browsers are officially supported in Wise Owl Legal (on desktop and mobile devices):

  • Internet Explorer 8 or newer
    • Internet Explorer 8 is only supported under Windows XP. 
    • Internet Explorer 9 in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
    • Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
    • We highly recommend using Internet Explorer 9 or newer if you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8.
    • Internet Explorer 8 is by far the slowest web browser supported by Wise Owl Legal. If you are experiencing difficulty using Internet Explorer 8, we recommend installing an alternative browser.
    • Automatic spell checking requires a 3rd party add-on for IE 8 and 9. Please see Spell Checking Support.
  • Mozilla Firefox versions up to 6 months old
    • As new versions of Firefox are released every 6-8 weeks, we only support versions released in the last 6 months. We recommend upgrading to the most current version as soon as it becomes available.
    • The most current Firefox Extended Support Release is also supported for 12 months after release.
    • There are portable versions of Firefox available from PortableApps which do not require administrative rights to install. 
    • Australian English dictionaries are available for download. We recommend installing the en-GB version of Firefox for best language support. Please see Spell Checking Support for more details.
  • Google Chrome versions up to 6 months old
    • As new versions of Chrome are release every 6-8 weeks, we only support versions released in the last 6 months. We recommend upgrading to the most current version as soon as it becomes available.
    • Chrome does not require administrative rights to install.
    • Australian English dictionaries are installed by default, but may require manual activation. Please see Spell Checking Support.
  • Apple Safari 5.1 or newer
    • Safari is recommended for Macintosh computers and iPhone / iPad devices. 
    • Although Safari works under Microsoft Windows, other browsers are usually a better alternative.

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Wise Owl Legal is primarily designed for use on desktop system. While some support for iOS and Android based devices is available, we do not recommend using mobile devices for day-to-day usage. Support is best on tablet sized devices.

Hardware

Minimum PC desktop hardware supported (most computers purchased in the last 5 years will meet this specification):

  • Screen resolution of 1024x768
  • 1.8GHz CPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 80GB hard disk

Minimum Mac desktop hardware supported:

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Minimum iOS tablet hardware supported:

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Minimum Android tablet hardware supported:

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Wise Owl Legal does not have any particular hardware requirements in terms of CPU, RAM or hard disk. In general, you should consult the minimum hardware requirements of your web browser. Obviously, more powerful computers and larger screens will improve speed and productivity.

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