Query: Somebody instructed me which you can flip an peculiar web site right into a Home windows program. In different phrases, it ought to behave like an utility and it is best to have the ability to create a shortcut on the taskbar. The browser menus ought to disappear and it is best to solely see the location itself. Is it true? Can I do this? In that case, how do I do it?
Reply: Sure, that’s appropriate—no less than for some websites. That is referred to as a progressive internet app (PWA), and simply as you describe, the location will behave like a program in your pc.
For instance, say you wish to flip Google Maps into an internet app. On this case, you’d do that.
Martin Appel
- Open your browser, corresponding to Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Navigate to maps.google.com such as you often would and click on on the three dots within the top-right nook.
- In Chrome, choose Set up Google Maps and in Edge, click on on Apps > Set up Google Maps. It’s also possible to use the set up shortcut that seems on the precise facet of your browser’s handle window.
- Faucet on Set up within the window that seems. For those who’re utilizing Chrome, the location will now open in a brand new, minimized window. In Edge, you’ll first see a settings menu the place you may select whether or not to pin the app to the Taskbar or Begin menu, and whether or not you wish to create a desktop shortcut. It’s also possible to select whether or not it ought to begin routinely. Make your selections and choose Permit and the window will open.
- Now you may right-click the icon on the backside of Job Supervisor and select to pin it (in case you didn’t achieve this within the earlier step).
- Any further, Google Maps will open as an internet app and if you wish to entry its settings, simply faucet the icon within the top-right nook.
This text was translated from Swedish to English, and initially appeared on pcforalla.se.