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AppleScript + directions to auto-launch Chrome in full-screen at startup.
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# I'd just give you the .app but you need to change the code to the correct URL. | |
## Create the kiosk App | |
# using AppleScript Editor create a script called “kiosk” | |
# here’s the code | |
do shell script "open '/Applications/Google Chrome.app' http://phhhoto.com/d/websterhall/5/2" | |
tell application "Google Chrome" to activate | |
tell application "System Events" | |
keystroke "f" using {command down, shift down} | |
end tell | |
# File > Export | |
# Export As: kiosk-app | |
# Where: Desktop | |
# File Format: Application | |
# Save | |
# Double-click your new kiosk application on the desktop to confirm is works | |
## Set kiosk to open on login | |
# System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items | |
# Add your new kiosk app | |
# Remove every other login app | |
## Shut off Apple System Updates | |
# System Preferences > App Store | |
# Uncheck “Automatically check for updates” | |
## Also: shut off Bluetooth and remove any paired devices | |
## Setup screen sharing if you need to access a mounted unit (probable). | |
## Possible hang-ups: | |
# 1. Teamviewer seems to fuck the whole thing up so Remote screenshare is something to think about. | |
# 2. I don't think you can remove Chrome autoupdates. I think you can "silence" them. |
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for me the
keystroke "f" using {command down, shift down}
didn't workinstead the
keystroke "f" using {command down, control down}
works