Another commenter, Richard Tan, agreed with that assessment, but also thinks that “this PIN unlock feature should be expanded to also include passwords, so the password is not linked to the Google account but a saparate password just for the device”.
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Rather than trying to remember and plug in long, complex passwords, the new experimental feature now being tested in the latest Chrome OS developer update will allow users to plug in a simple PIN, much like they would do so for a credit or debit card.
Seeing as the feature is purely experimental for the time being, there’s still a chance that Google could make a few more tweaks to the system, perhaps making it even easier to use.
Once started, navigate to the settings page for Chrome Material Design.
“This experimental feature is now being tested in the latest Dev update”.
In a recent post on Google+, developer Francois Beaufort described a new PIN unlock feature for Chromebook. The new feature comes on the back of Android apps being introduced to Chrome OS too. The experimental functionality is bound to find favor with users of touch devices as it is quite handy. It’s the ability to sign in to Chrome OS using a PIN code.
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Commonly, all of us know that Chromebooks have been unlocked by entering one’s Google username and password, or via a secured and trusted Android device. Set up the numeric PIN you have chosen for the Lock Screen. Users can also look forward to Quick Unlock settings landing on the regular settings page for Chrome in the near future as revealed by Beaufort. This is it for now, stay tuned for further updates.
