How do I set a home page in Chromebook
OK, I just purchased my first Chromebook with the idea it can be used for new patients when they arrive to my doctor's office. Of course, I do not want them having access to my account, so they can use the guest account. This will give them only Chrome to use.
But, how can I make the web page of my site be the home page and only page they can go to? How can I keep them from accessing the settings? It is almost as though I need it to act more like a kiosk. It talks about that in the Help section, but it is only for developers.
The other issue with allowing patients to use it as guest only is they can still us the launcher to access files, etc. Maybe I didn't think this out well enough or maybe I can just make sure there are no files there.
Would there be an advantage to having an actual "temp guest account?"
But, how can I make the web page of my site be the home page and only page they can go to? How can I keep them from accessing the settings? It is almost as though I need it to act more like a kiosk. It talks about that in the Help section, but it is only for developers.
The other issue with allowing patients to use it as guest only is they can still us the launcher to access files, etc. Maybe I didn't think this out well enough or maybe I can just make sure there are no files there.
Would there be an advantage to having an actual "temp guest account?"
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Thanks Arnold,
Unfortunately, you can pretty much do anything as a guest. You can make your own user account, access your own user account, access files, sign out, click on launcher and get just about anywhere. I bought it 'cause I didn't really want to hand a decent laptop to patients. Yes, I could have given them a cheap one, used Win 10 and set up a kiosk in seconds.
I can't find where to set a home page in the Chrome version on the Chromebook. Hell, they hardly stick in most browsers for me anyway. :-(
I think I just have to make sure I have absolutely no files on it. I thought a kiosk type function would be the way to go.
I think the problem is, it says browse as a guest, not login as a guest. It just means that any trace of a guest user are gone. But, hell, they can even get to the settings on the browser.
Suppose it is my fault. It wasn't really meant to be used as I imagined. Just to keep the browser more secure.
Hope it doesn't seem like I am arguing with you on my own question.
Unfortunately, you can pretty much do anything as a guest. You can make your own user account, access your own user account, access files, sign out, click on launcher and get just about anywhere. I bought it 'cause I didn't really want to hand a decent laptop to patients. Yes, I could have given them a cheap one, used Win 10 and set up a kiosk in seconds.
I can't find where to set a home page in the Chrome version on the Chromebook. Hell, they hardly stick in most browsers for me anyway. :-(
I think I just have to make sure I have absolutely no files on it. I thought a kiosk type function would be the way to go.
I think the problem is, it says browse as a guest, not login as a guest. It just means that any trace of a guest user are gone. But, hell, they can even get to the settings on the browser.
Suppose it is my fault. It wasn't really meant to be used as I imagined. Just to keep the browser more secure.
Hope it doesn't seem like I am arguing with you on my own question.
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I will have to respond tomorrow. I have found some very interesting things. I found my app settings and either took them off the shelf or uninstalled them, like YouTube. Found at least four places for setting home pages, none of which were for the guest. Still focuses on "browsing" as guest and not "use account as guest." Like you would log in with "riverviewpediatrics" and password. Nothing to hide. But, interestingly, even if I uninstall duo (which has the cam in it) it still shows up, and they can take pictures and video. It is deleted when they log off, but still. Video? Great for the battery. Great for three year olds wanting to do videos forever.
Yeah, argue may be a strong word. Debate is good. Probably good to start from the same premise. My main goal as a pediatrician is to get children having less screen time and read and go outside. Plus, they all have their iPhone 12s and laptops, and we provide secure wifi.
It is only for going to the website where they can access the forms to fill out for demographics and releases, etc. Most are late and in a hurry, so they aren't really surfing the web and looking at apps.
Haven't had a chance to read your whole post (thanks for the time) I will though. Plus, I told Chrome to not have an icon or name for my log on, now it is logging me in via one window (put in your email address), then another window slides over for my username. This is every time. Hard to explain. I am sure I can find the setting again. Oh, and Google Assistant is pretty helpful, lol.
The hardest part is having the Chromebook and the monitor and the two keyboard and the two mice on the same table. Will wonder over and over why the pointer isn't moving. Just human nature. More later.
But, the cam..... really. Well, it would be good to get selfies of the parents for their accounts, but we don't have time for all of that.
Yeah, argue may be a strong word. Debate is good. Probably good to start from the same premise. My main goal as a pediatrician is to get children having less screen time and read and go outside. Plus, they all have their iPhone 12s and laptops, and we provide secure wifi.
It is only for going to the website where they can access the forms to fill out for demographics and releases, etc. Most are late and in a hurry, so they aren't really surfing the web and looking at apps.
Haven't had a chance to read your whole post (thanks for the time) I will though. Plus, I told Chrome to not have an icon or name for my log on, now it is logging me in via one window (put in your email address), then another window slides over for my username. This is every time. Hard to explain. I am sure I can find the setting again. Oh, and Google Assistant is pretty helpful, lol.
The hardest part is having the Chromebook and the monitor and the two keyboard and the two mice on the same table. Will wonder over and over why the pointer isn't moving. Just human nature. More later.
But, the cam..... really. Well, it would be good to get selfies of the parents for their accounts, but we don't have time for all of that.
Much depends on your site, location internal versus external. What equipment you have in the office that could help limit what access the chrombook has.
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Damn I hate grading these things. So many comments are helpful. The other way, assigning points, was pain, but more accurate.
I still can't believe that the browse as guest can access settings. Maybe only their settings but still....
@Jazz, wow, those were some incredible links. I could never tell if they were about the Chrome browser or Chrombook. That one kiosk solution was way over my head.
Maybe I should have just used a laptop with Windows 10, build 8109 I believe. Just settings -- Accounts -- other users -- set kiosk and one app.
I still can't believe that the browse as guest can access settings. Maybe only their settings but still....
@Jazz, wow, those were some incredible links. I could never tell if they were about the Chrome browser or Chrombook. That one kiosk solution was way over my head.
Maybe I should have just used a laptop with Windows 10, build 8109 I believe. Just settings -- Accounts -- other users -- set kiosk and one app.
Perhaps this is the information you are looking for:
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1057090?hl=en
You limit what information on your chromebook the guest can access and see if you have more than having it available to guests in your office.
Once you login as guest, see whether you can set the default homepage in the browser, settings.
Do not have handy, nor have I used one in quite sometime.
The links from the above link may help lead you further towards an answer.