The newest feature of Google named Smart Lock and reserved for Chromebooks allows you to automatically unlock your laptop when your smartphone is nearby . A feature that will be extremely useful for those who are used to move, and must always lock their session lest their data in the hands of non unsavory people.
To benefit, you'll need a smartphone running Android 5.0, a Chromebook running 40 or higher version of Chrome OS, and a support Bluetooth technology on both devices.
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Google unveiled Chrome Smart Lock for last summer, but the Chrome team has announced it is now available on the stable channel of Chrome OS, suggesting that it is available to all.
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As this Google Smart Lock will allow you to sign in to your Chromebook without entering a password , which should save you some time. For this to work, it is necessary that your smartphone is close to your laptop, to prevent anyone accessing your data.
To sign in to your Chromebook, your Android smartphone will be Bluetooth range can not exceed 30 meters. In addition, you will need to unlock your smartphone lock screen. To configure Smart Lock on Chrome, you have to click on the picture of your account in the lower right corner, then go to "Settings" and "Show advanced settings ...". From there, in the "Smart Lock" section, click "Configure" and follow the instructions on the screen to connect your smartphone and your Chromebook.
Voila! A notification appears on your phone to tell you it is connected to your Chromebook.
This may sound a bit complicated, but once the system is operational, you could win a time that would be other than capture passwords.
To benefit, you'll need a smartphone running Android 5.0, a Chromebook running 40 or higher version of Chrome OS, and a support Bluetooth technology on both devices.
See also : HTC Desire A55: Update on specifications
Google unveiled Chrome Smart Lock for last summer, but the Chrome team has announced it is now available on the stable channel of Chrome OS, suggesting that it is available to all.
As this Google Smart Lock will allow you to sign in to your Chromebook without entering a password , which should save you some time. For this to work, it is necessary that your smartphone is close to your laptop, to prevent anyone accessing your data.
To sign in to your Chromebook, your Android smartphone will be Bluetooth range can not exceed 30 meters. In addition, you will need to unlock your smartphone lock screen. To configure Smart Lock on Chrome, you have to click on the picture of your account in the lower right corner, then go to "Settings" and "Show advanced settings ...". From there, in the "Smart Lock" section, click "Configure" and follow the instructions on the screen to connect your smartphone and your Chromebook.
Voila! A notification appears on your phone to tell you it is connected to your Chromebook.
This may sound a bit complicated, but once the system is operational, you could win a time that would be other than capture passwords.