New Tech Requirements

Here’s a roundup of fall 2025 changes to Bluebook technical requirements. Get complete device requirements and network readiness instructions. 

Operating System Requirements

ChromeOS: The required minimum version was raised to ChromeOS 132. 

The recommended maximum will increase throughout the year as higher versions are moved to the ChromeOS stable channel.

MacOS: The required minimum version was raised to macOS 12. 

The recommended maximum was raised to macOS 15.5 and will increase throughout the year as we certify new versions.

iPadOS: The required minimum version was raised to iPadOS 16. 

The recommended maximum was raised to iPadOS 18.5 and will increase throughout the year as we certify new versions.

Windows: Our recommended version is now Windows 11. If necessary, students can test on Windows 10, but we strongly recommend upgrading before Microsoft ends support in October. Starting in fall 2026, Bluebook won’t work on Windows 10. 

Installing Bluebook on  Chromebooks

As a new security measure, we added a few steps for using the Admin console to enable verified mode. We encourage you to apply this setting in fall 2025 because it will be required in spring 2026. Go to the instructions for installing Bluebook on Chromebooks.