A release of the Chrome OS 104 operating system is available, based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, the ebuild / portage assembly tool, open components and the Chrome 104 web browser. The Chrome OS user environment is limited to a web browser, and web applications are used instead of standard programs, however, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window interface, desktop and taskbar. The source texts are distributed under the Apache 2.0 free license. Chrome OS build 104 is available for most current Chromebook models. Chrome OS Flex edition is offered for use on regular computers. Enthusiasts also form unofficial builds for regular computers with x86, x86_64 and ARM processors.
Key changes in Chrome OS 104:
- The Smart Lock interface has been updated to allow you to use your Android smartphone to unlock your Chromebook. To enable Smart Lock, you need to link your smartphone to Chrome OS in the "Chrome OS Settings>Connected devices" settings.
- The ability to call the calendar with the representation of days by months has been added to the quick settings panel and the status bar. From the calendar, you can immediately view the events marked in Google Calendar.
- Added a button to close all windows and tabs associated with the selected virtual desktop at once. The "Close desk and windows" button is available in the context menu shown when hovering over the virtual desktop in the panel.
- The design of the interface for displaying notifications has been redesigned. Implemented grouping of notifications depending on senders.
- Support for annotations in PDF documents has been added to the Gallery multimedia viewer. The user can now not only view PDF, but also highlight text, fill in interactive forms and attach arbitrary annotations.
- When searching in the launcher interface (Launcher), it is provided to display recommendations for installing applications from the Play Store catalog that match the search query.
- The functionality for creating Internet kiosks and digital demonstration stands is proposed for testing. Tools for organizing the work of kiosks are supplied on a paid basis ($25 per year).
- The screen saver has been modernized, in which you can now configure the display of images and photos from the selected album. Thus, in idle mode, the device can be used as a digital photo frame.
- Implemented support for light and dark variants of themes, as well as the mode of automatic selection of dark or light style.
- The Chrome Remote Desktop remote access system now has the ability to work with multiple monitors. When connecting multiple screens to a device, the user can now choose which screen to show the remote session on.
- The admin interface provides the ability to export CSV reports on the use of applications and add-ons, as well as a new page with detailed information about the selected application.
- Implemented the ability to perform a scheduled automatic reboot during an active user session. If the session is active, a special warning will be displayed to the user one hour before the reboot scheduled by the administrator.
- In addition, the implementation in the Google Photos application of the possibilities for editing videos and creating videos from a set of clips or photos, which will be offered to the user in the autumn update, was announced. Also noted are new pre-installed applications for creating screencasts and keeping handwritten notes. .
Source: opennet.ru