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A progressive web app is an app that is run through a browser, but supports native app features such as push notifications or being accessible offline.

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Launch MS Edge on Linux, directly opening Progressive Web App

The official Microsoft Teams client for Linux being in a constant downturn, it seems to have gone essentially unmainted, with a growing number of meetings simply not working for participants. The web ...
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How to open a PWA on macOS without opening the browser?

I installed the YouTube music PWA via Brave Browser (it should be the same on chrome) on macOS (running Big Sur). My problem is that when I launch the app it also opens the browser with it, I would ...
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Progressive Web Apps don't show link target

When I hover my mouse over a link in the Chrome browser, I can see at the bottom of the window the actual URL it would take to if I clicked the link. However, if I use a progressive web app (PWA) on ...
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Backgrounds location of MS Teams PWA on Linux

When using the Windows client of Microsoft Teams it is possible to navigate to the respective AppData folder where backgrounds for your live stream are stored and manually dump an animated gif with ...
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Does the YouTube PWA have tabs or offer session restore?

Like it says on the tin. I noticed the little install button today and I am already underwhelmed. I can't seem to find a way to 'nest' the windows generated by the 'app' which would make navigating ...
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How does webpage navigations work in pwa for windows store app(appx)?

I have a query regarding PWA for which I would appreciate some feedback. Say, I have a page similar to this makemytrip coupons page which lists coupons and deals. On clicking any coupon, it will ...
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Add 'To Do' back into the left navigation pane of Outlook PWA? [closed]

Outlook on the web contains a left navigation pane which accesses useful apps such as Teams and Calendar. 'To Do' was there as well but has now vanished - how can I add 'To Do' back into the left ...
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How can I open a file with a Chrome Web App?

I am trying to open a specific file type (not html files or web links) with a Chrome Web App. Through some registry edits, I have managed to set the web app to be the default for the file type, but I ...
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Edge progressive app: how to remove the newly added address bar

We had a progressive web app for a textual game client and we are using it precisely because it offered more vertical space when installed as an app. Recently Edge did some change where it added a bar ...
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Google Chrome crashing when opening youtube

I am using Chrome 92.0.4515.107 on Win 10. Whenever I try to open youtube (i.e. type the address in omnibox and press Enter), Chrome instantly closes. When I reopen Chrome, it warns that it was closed ...
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How can I install Outlook (PWA) for all users on a machine and set it to default for mailto?

I'm attempting to install Outlook (PWA) at the computer level or via group policy or via registry edit. I need users to be able to click mailto links and have Outlook (PWA) pop up for them to either ...
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How to open PWA minimized on startup? (Windows, Edge)

I want a Progressive Web App to start minimized on startup. I use Edge on Windows. Bonus points if it can minimize to system tray. Is there a way to set this up? Is it possible using other browsers? ...
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Plain-text replies with greater-than in Outlook PWA

In my organisation, accessing mail from Linux computers is possible with the Chrome Outlook progressive web app. With the Windows version of Outlook it is possible to set the reply option to always ...
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Save/Export saved shortcuts/webapps from Chrome

In Chrome-based browsers there is an option to make a shortcut as new tab from any URL and open those urls like a web app. My question is: is there any way to save/export those and load/import them in ...
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