Although considered the alternative of facing poor Windows at launch, with limited features and an over-reliance on the Web, Chrome OS has changed dramatically in a very short time. If Chromebooks are still not worthy rivals such as PCs in applications, the newly announced features gradually bridge the gap.
The owners of a Chromebook will be able to disable stolen devices with an update for its Chrome OS platform , giving them additional privileges to enhance the safety of their laptop.
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As reported Evangelist of Google, Francis Beaufort, the owners of a Chromebook will soon have the ability to disable remote devices and even communicate with the person who stole the machine.
Where safety is compromised Chromebook, the device can be locked. Thus, all that appears is nothing other than a custom message created by the Administrator that displays contact information where to return the unit.
Android security ahead
This will be the first of a number of new security features that will be introduced for Chromebooks . Since May 2014, the Chrome OS developer channel hosted experimental features to allow remote wipe data, lock and location of the device. For fans of Android, they are already features to which they have become accustomed to protect their smartphone or tablet.
Unfortunately, at this time the remote lock lost or stolen Chromebooks is an option available only to users of the corporate world or education. If necessary, they contact the administrators of their organization, and give them the green light to "turn off" the device in their administration console.
Once done, a customized message is displayed on the computer now blocked, urging his return to the original owner by directing the one who stole or found to a predefined address. Chromebook lost or stolen will not be able to access and run any application or display anything until the unit is reactivated following the instructions provided by Google.
The owners of a Chromebook will be able to disable stolen devices with an update for its Chrome OS platform , giving them additional privileges to enhance the safety of their laptop.
See also : Microsoft Windows 365: Towards a subscription service?
As reported Evangelist of Google, Francis Beaufort, the owners of a Chromebook will soon have the ability to disable remote devices and even communicate with the person who stole the machine.
Android security ahead
This will be the first of a number of new security features that will be introduced for Chromebooks . Since May 2014, the Chrome OS developer channel hosted experimental features to allow remote wipe data, lock and location of the device. For fans of Android, they are already features to which they have become accustomed to protect their smartphone or tablet.
Unfortunately, at this time the remote lock lost or stolen Chromebooks is an option available only to users of the corporate world or education. If necessary, they contact the administrators of their organization, and give them the green light to "turn off" the device in their administration console.
Once done, a customized message is displayed on the computer now blocked, urging his return to the original owner by directing the one who stole or found to a predefined address. Chromebook lost or stolen will not be able to access and run any application or display anything until the unit is reactivated following the instructions provided by Google.