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How to set up MCreator at home

1. Go to https://mcreator.net/download
2. Click the download button.
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3. Select the correct version based on your computer.
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4. Download MCreator.
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5. Run through the installer.
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6. After it’s installed, you can open the application to make sure it’s working properly.
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How to hook up Google Drive to MCreator

1. Log into your Google Drive account by going here: https://drive.google.com/
2. Log into the Google account that we used to share your child’s projects.
3. Click on “Shared with me” to find your child’s folder. The folder will just be titled with your child’s name.
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4. Right-click the folder, hover over “Organize”, and select “Add shortcut.”
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5. Select “My Drive” and click “Add.”
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6. Download and install Google Drive for Desktop. Instructions and download link can be found here: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/13022292
7. Log into the Google account that we used to share your child’s projects.
8. You will now be able to access your child’s projects from your home computer.
9. To work on MCreator projects, just open MCreator, click “Open Workspace,” navigate to your child’s Google Drive, find the project folder that you want to work on, and open the file ending with “.mcreator.”
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Recommended computers

You can use nearly any Windows or Mac desktop or laptop computer that you like! Even more affordable, entry-level computers will work well for most coding projects. However, if your child gets very into game development and and wants to work on more advanced projects, you may want a computer with some more powerful hardware. Here are a few recommendations for some gaming computers that offer great performance for a good value:

Entry-level computers

This entry-level computer is a good option if you want to get something more budget-friendly to test the waters with your child. They will be able to run most of the programs we use, but may be a bit slower than some of the other options. They won’t be a great option to use for most video games since they will be too slow to run modern graphics, but they can be used for more simple video games like Minecraft and Roblox.

1. HP 15.6 inch laptop

   1. Price - $299

   HP 15.6 inch Laptop, HD Touchscreen Display, AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, AMD Radeon Graphics, Windows 11 Home in S Mode, Natural Silver, 15- fc0099nr

Mid-range Gaming computers

Gaming computers are a great option if your kid wants to use their computer to code and to play video games. At a mid-range, you can get a good balance between performance and price.

1. Gaming Laptops

   1. HP Victus Intel Core i5-series 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050
   2. Price - $599 (great deal for a gaming laptop!)

   HP Victus 15.6 inch FHD 144Hz IPS Windows Gaming Laptop Intel Core i5-13420H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD RTX 4050 Mica Silver

2. Gaming Desktops

   1. NSX Tomcat AMD Ryzen 5500 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Nvidia RTX 3050
   2. Price - $535

   NSX Gaming Tomcat Desktop PC, Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, W11, Wi-Fi

Macbook

Macbooks can be a bit pricier, but they are very good computers that are great for programming. I personally use Macbooks for all of my day-to-day work. They can run most of the programs and games that we will be using in class, but may not be a good option if your child wants to use their computer to play other video games. Macs generally aren’t as good for playing video games as Windows PC’s, but they can be used to play Minecraft and Roblox.

1. Macbook Air

   1. M4 chip 16GB RAM 256GB SSD
   2. Price - $899

   Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID; Silver

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1. How to work on coding projects at home during the week
2. How to use video lessons
3. Coding Challenges!
4. Minecraft Education
5. How to set up Java coding environment at home </aside>