Horbito NOVA - a browser that is trying to be the operating system

Browser - perhaps the most frequently used programs on all computers. Browsers are designed to surf the internet, but not only. They can work on documents, draw and edit images, listen to music, chat with friends, play games and do a bunch of other things. The same with all your Chrome extensions and applications have evolved into a full-fledged operating system.

NOVA creators have similar concepts. In their view, the browser should be similar to the operating system - with many windows, programs and applications panel.

NOVA browser (especially in full screen mode) resembles a cross between Chrome OS and some Linux. The NOVA no tabs - instead you have a window that you can minimize, maximize and drag inside NOVA interface, as in any OSes. NOVA fit side panel on which icons are Web applications and sites. It is very similar to docking of macOS or Ubuntu.

The main purpose NOVA - browsing the Internet, and for this purpose there is a browser called Vintage. Yes, the browser inside a browser, do not ask. If you open it in any site and press the button «Add to taskbar», the site will become a stand-alone application that runs in a separate window, and its icon will be added to the side panel.

The NOVA menu, you can find Microsoft Office, Gmail, «Translator Google», «Calendar Google», Skype, Dropbox and other similar web applications. And you can add to your own. And if you want go to the local store - from there you can download a lot of third-party web services.

We should also mention the built-in file manager NOVA (yes, he's here too there). To store all your pictures, documents and other files that you download through NOVA.

When installing the browser you will be prompted to create a free account, where you will be given 25 GB of free space. Accordingly, all of the data, browsing history, and the application will be synchronized between all your computers that are running the NOVA.

NOVA seem interesting browser for all those who love everything new and unusual. Plus, organize sites in a Web application in a separate window - quite an original idea. So if you've always wanted to test Chrome OS, but you are not provided with the case - then here's your chance.

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