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The best browsers to use for MindTap are Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Other browsers, like Safari or Edge do not allow MindTap to fully work.

Each browser has settings that allow a measure of safety as you use the Internet. One of the safety features is for browsers to block "pop-up" windows from sites that you have not specifically allowed in your settings. You can allow pop-ups for MindTap by adding the three websites below to your trusted list in your security settings. 

  • nwtc.edu/canvas
  • gateway.cengage.com
  • ng.cengage.com

Details for allowing pop-ups for each of the major browsers can be found here: How to Allow Pop-ups

Note: NWTC computers and the Off-Campus Software Access portal are preset to allow the necessary pop-ups.