Chrome OS 112, a kernel-based operating system, is now available. Linux, the Upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage build toolchain, open-source components, and the Chrome 112 web browser. The Chrome OS user environment is limited to a web browser, and web applications replace standard programs. However, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window interface, a desktop, and a taskbar. The source code is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. Chrome OS 112 is available for most current Chromebook models. A Chrome OS Flex edition is available for use on regular computers.
Key changes in Chrome OS 112:
- The quick settings menu has been updated with larger buttons and a grouping of similar functions for easier navigation. A separate panel for notifications has been added, the indicator of which is shown to the left of the date. The parameter "chrome://flags#qs-revamp" is proposed to control the inclusion of the new menu.
- The ability to recover a forgotten password is provided, based on the use of an online process for recovering access to a Google account. For recovery to work, you must explicitly enable this function in the settings (Security / Sign-in / Local data recovery).
- The Screencast application, which allows you to record and view screencast videos, has added the ability to create speech transcriptions in languages other than English.
- A section has been added to the Fast Pair settings for viewing and deleting saved devices that have previously been paired with.
- The screen capture interface (Screen Capture) now has a mode for displaying information about mouse clicks and key combinations made during recording.
Source: opennet.ru
