Option A: Kiosk mode for Google Chrome on Windows
Advantages- Virtual keyboard available
- Simple and quick setup
- Available on all devices with Windows and Google Chrome installed
- The user can exit this kiosk mode (especially with a virtual or physical keyboard).
- Should not be used in public areas as there is a possibility that it could be lost
Option B: Kiosk mode for Google Chrome on Windows with Explorer disabled
Advantages- Quick and easy setup
- Available on all devices with Windows and Google Chrome installed
- Very secure if no physical keyboard is connected and the USB ports are covered.
- No virtual keyboard available.
- Only feasible if no virtual keyboard is required in the application case/project.
Option C: Kiosk users in Windows 11 with Microsoft Edge browser.
Advantages- Virtual keyboard available
- Quick and easy setup
- Available on all devices with Windows 11 and higher
- Avatar is designed for the Google Chrome browser, not for the Microsoft Edge browser. - Currently, there are no known features that may not work, but errors may occur due to the use of the Microsoft Edge browser instead of Google Chrome.
Option D: Use third-party software such as “Sitekiosk”
Advantages- Very secure
- Virtual keyboard available
- Available on all devices with Windows 11 and Google Chrome browser
- Many additional settings options (updates, restarts, etc.)
- Remote maintenance via HT possible if support is purchased.
- Costs