How to Install TI-84 Programs from Your Computer

What you'll need:

• Your TI-84 Plus or C

• The charging cable that came with it (Mini USB)

• A Mac or Windows laptop

• The TI-Connect CE program

• Program files to install

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Instructions for installing TI-84 programs from your computer:

1. Download and install the TI-Connect CE app

   1. Download for Mac

   2. Download for Windows

2. Download program files here. See down below for a list of recommended programs.

3. Open the TI-Connect CE app.

4. Connect your calculator to the computer (If your laptop only has USB-C type inputs, you'll need a USB-A to USB-C adapter). Your calculator should appear in the TI-Connect CE sidebar on the left.

5. Navigate to the folder containing the programs you wish to install. Make sure to "unzip" them if the filename still ends in .zip. Drag the program file onto the TI-84 icon in the Connected Calculators sidebar (see screenshot below). You can add as many as you like simultaneously. On the next window, click Send.
   

NOTE: The TI-Nspire line of calculators, despite their expensive price-tag, cannot run these TI-Basic programs. Most program functionality, though, can be found in the extensive menu system.

How to run a program on your TI-83 or TI-84 Plus/CE:

1. Press the prgm buttom It's in the 3rd row and 3rd column, or see image below.

2. If you have a TI-84 Plus CE with Python, click 1: TI-Basic. (Otherwise you may skip this step.)

3. Scroll to select the desired program. You may scroll upwards to reach the end of the list, or jump to a specific starting letter by pressing the green alpha button and then the desired letter (e.g. pressing alpha + 9 will select the first program starting with the letter Q)

4. Press enter to select the program, then press enter again to run it.

Recommended Programs:

Aquad - Solves quadratic equations in the form ax² + bx + c = 0

Distance - Calculate distance between two points

Midpoint - Calculate the midpoint between two points

Radical - Radical Root Simplifier

More TI-84 Program Recommendations Coming Soon

We’ll be adding more of our favorite TI-84 programs and calculator tools here over time. Some programs are simple time-savers, while others are most helpful when a student already understands the math and wants a way to check work, explore patterns, or avoid repetitive arithmetic.

A quick reminder: calculator programs should support your learning, not replace it. Some teachers and standardized tests also have rules about which programs are allowed, so always check before relying on one for a class, quiz, or exam.

Need Help Using Your Calculator Well?

The TI-84 can be a great tool, but it works best when students understand what the calculator is doing and when to use it.

At Freudigman & Billings, we help students build the math behind the button-pressing — from algebra and statistics through calculus, physics, and standardized test prep. Our tutors work with students one-on-one to strengthen understanding, choose useful strategies, and use tools like the TI-84 thoughtfully rather than mechanically.

For more support, explore our Academic Instruction and Standardized Test Prep programs, or contact us to start a conversation.