Chrome OS Release 86

Took place operating system release Chrome OS 86based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage build tool, open components, and a web browser Chrome 86. The Chrome OS user environment is limited to a web browser, and instead of standard programs, web applications are involved, however, Chrome OS includes includes a full-fledged multi-window interface, desktop and taskbar. Chrome OS 86 build available for most current models Chromebook. Enthusiasts formed unofficial builds for regular computers with x86, x86_64 and ARM processors. The original texts extend under the free Apache 2.0 license.

All changes Π² Chrome OS 86:

  • When logging in and in the form of unlocking the screen, a button appeared to view the entered password or PIN code in clear text. For example, in case of unsuccessful login attempts, you can now see what exactly was entered in the password form (after clicking the eye icon, instead of *****, the entered password is displayed for 5 seconds). In addition, after 30 seconds of inactivity after entering a field, if the login button is not pressed, the content of the password field is now erased.
  • Added the ability to quickly log in with a PIN code, activated in the settings. If this function is enabled, the login is performed automatically immediately after entering the correct PIN, without waiting for the user to press the login button.
  • Family Link parental control modes and school account restrictions, which allow you to limit the amount of time children use the device and the range of available programs, now apply to applications for the Android platform.
  • Added the ability to change the color of the cursor so that it is more visible on the screen. In the "Mouse and touchpad" settings section, there are seven different colors to choose from.
  • The interface of the program for managing a collection of photos (Gallery) has been redesigned. Expanded cropping tools and added new filters. Changes have been made to make it easier to view.
  • Added support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) output on devices with external or built-in screens that support this functionality. Including the ability to play videos with HDR posted on Youtube.
  • When entering using the physical or on-screen keyboard, the ability to generate recommendations for inserting Emoji has been added. Emoji recommendations are displayed in a limited context, such as when using messaging apps.
  • Added Personal Information Suggestions mechanism for auto-completion of personal information such as name, email, address and phone number. For example, when you enter "my address", a text with the user's address will be offered.
  • The Explore (formerly Get Help) built-in help app now has a "What's new" tab that allows you to view the release notes for the new Chrome OS release.
  • Continued work to stabilize and expand the capabilities of the environment for running Crostini Linux applications, which is in release Chrome OS 80 has been upgraded from Debian 9 to Debian 10 (additional instructions for use in Crostini Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS or Arch Linux). For example, resolved problems with forwarding USB connections to Arduino devices in the Linux environment. Also held working on bugs in ARC++ (App Runtime for Chrome), a layer for running Android applications in Chrome OS.

Source: opennet.ru

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