If you have computers that are used as public terminals, the best you can do is to use a kiosk browser software. These programs protect your equipment by blocking user access to certain programs and restricting system functions, so that they only have access to a limited web browser. The platforms we will mention for creating these environments are IntuiFace and OpenKiosk, which are used in most schools, libraries, or internet cafés.
OpenKiosk
OpenKiosk is a cross-platform, free kiosk browser software based on an old version of Mozilla Firefox. When you start the environment, it will provide you with a web browser and block the rest of the computer functions. The utility also blocks copy, paste, and download functions. The program is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems.
IntuiFace
IntuiFace is a powerful platform where you can create multiple touch support programs. It is not a kiosk browser, but you can easily create one that you can implement on various platforms (desktop computers and mobile devices).
How to Create a Kiosk Browser with IntuiFace?
Creating a kiosk web browser with IntuiFace is very easy. Simply, for each program you will need to create a new project and then select the device. From the "composer" window, you will need to select "Assets", so that from the media tab you activate "Web Browser" (there you can add additional buttons and restrict system functions). All that remains is to click on the "Publish" option to save the program to your IntuiFace account and download it whenever you want from the web page.
The web browser is based on Google Chrome and has the following functions: touch support, digital keyboard, copy, paste, and download options are disabled. Remember that the other functions of the computer will remain enabled. IntuiFace's free feature requires registration and is available for Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.
With the two programs we have recommended, you can protect your computer by denying the use of programs and functions on the system.
