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Turn your websites into desktop apps with Chrome (unlike regular .URL files, you can adjust how the site opens - such as making it open full-screen)
Steps
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1Ensure any New Tab overriding extensions are OFF, Bookmark bar is ON (use the central menu icon or type in about:settings in the Omnibox), ensure you are on the "app" side of the default New Tab Page.
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2If the favorite site is not already a bookmark (but why wouldn't it?), visit the site, open a new tab beside it. If already bookmarked, go to Step 4
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3Drag the favorite site's favicon (in URL bar, left of URL) into bookmark bar (if you had to do step 2)
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4Go to chrome://apps, and drag the bookmark of the site to the space right of the Chrome icon (or between any two icons if there are other apps already in)
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5Right-click the newly-made app, set the tab property (like "Fullscreen tab" for your Runescape bookmark)
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6Right-click again, choose "create shortcut", choose where to create your shortcut. (see warnings)
Community Q&A
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QuestionIs there any way to do this same thing on an android device?
Community AnswerYes. Go to the website. Tap the three dot (menu) button. Select "Add to Desktop."
Warnings
- DO NOT CHECK "pin to taskbar" if you're not on Windows 7 or later!Thanks!
- Don't pin AT ALL you're on Linux/OSX!Thanks!
- On Windows XP/Vista (prior to 7), make it a DESKTOP shortcut then drag to quick launch (or any other folder embedded in taskbar).Thanks!
Things You'll Need
- Google Chrome
- A new tab opened
- Any website
- Bookmarks bar always showing
