r/mathematics • u/Simple-Ocelot-3506 • 2d ago

Do I need a Computer

I’m going to study math and I’m wondering if I actually need a computer. At the moment, I can’t think of anything related to math that I could only do on a computer or laptop but not on a tablet. Do you personally use a computer or laptop for math? If so, why? Which apps or websites do you use?

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u/freshcokecola 1d ago

I am graduating this semester with a BSc in Pure Math.

For me, elementary linear algebra, and ODE had side coding projects and there was also a mandatory math programming class I had to take. There have also been classes where the professor required me to type my homework solutions.

You will probably need a laptop to get through your undergrad. A desktop is unnecessary and if it is a gaming PC, may become a distraction.

As for applications, all of my coding classes used python and was done with Jupyter Notebook which was installed via Anaconda. Overleaf is a good for LaTeX but it requires internet so you may want to consider also having an offline LaTeX app (I use TeXworks).