Check out this list of 10 new browser features being used by real websites to see just how powerful “the web as platform” is getting. Google has been slowing adding the option to run full Android apps from the Play Store on Chrome OS devices, dramatically broadening what the OS capable of.Ĭhrome itself is already more powerful than you may give it credit for. The future of Chrome OS and more powerful software for it may be in the form of more packaged apps like these. For example, it has a camera that uses your webcam, a calculator, and a help app that teaches you about your Chromebook.

Some “packaged apps” that run offline.

A Files app along with local file viewers that allow you to view images, watch videos, play music, open documents, extract.

New settings on Chrome’s settings page that allow you to configure your network connection, connect to a VPN, choose a wallpaper, tweak trackpad settings, control users who can log in, and reset the Chromebook to its default state.

You can click it for quick access to settings and information like your volume, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery status.

A system-tray like area with a clock, Wi-Fi menu, battery indicator, and icon for the current user.

Window management features that allow you to open apps in their own dedicated windows, easily resize windows to take up the left and right sides of your screen, and so on.

A desktop taskbar with an app menu (listing your installed Chrome apps), pinnable shortcuts, and icons for running browser windows.

A desktop background with customizable wallpaper.

You can allow anyone to log into your Chromebook with their Google account or restrict it only to specific people.

After logging in, your Chrome bookmarks, extensions, apps, and other browser data will sync with your Chromebook.

A login screen that allows you to log in with your Google account.

In addition to the standard Chrome browser that you may already be familiar with, Chrome OS comes with: A Chromebook isn’t really just Chrome-it’s Chrome OS.

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