The lock screen also displays the local time and weather and provides easy access to the media controls so you can pause or play music. You will find the status of your WiFi and battery in the bottom right corner and the option to sign out of your account if you wish. You activate the feature by digging into the Chrome OS settings menu and finding your way to the Personalization section. Once enabled, it will turn on when the operating system detects that your device has been inactive for some time.
The update also features a feature that allows you to use your PIN or fingerprint, instead of a password, to log in to sites that support the WebAuthn standard. What’s interesting here is that you can use your PIN or fingerprint as a form of two-factor authentication on websites where you have enabled the extra security measure. Some platforms that support the WebAuthn standard include Dropbox and GitHub. You can expect Chrome OS 88 to be deployed on your device in the next few days.