hi all,
this was going to be a response to TW window in an empty frame, but as it may not be directly related i decided to spin it off into its own thread.
chrome can run links in a “web app” mode, which hides the address bar etc and just leaves the system navigation bar (to close / maximize the window). this is how i used to run my daily driver wiki.
this can’t be done from a link to my knowledge, but can be made from a chrome shortcut in windows:
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open chrome and go to any webpage.
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save the page as a shortcut: settings → Cast, save and share → create shortcut
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find the shortcut it put on your desktop, then right click → Properties
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set the Target to:
"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome_proxy.exe" -app="http://link.to.your.wiki.html"
note: your chrome install location may vary. also, this works for local wiki files too, just replace the web link with a filepath. -
set “Start in:” to
"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application"(location may vary)
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change the icon and shortcut name if desired.
now you can open your wiki in its own dedicated window!
If anyone knows how to create such a shortcut on chrome/vivaldi mobile, I’d be grateful