Current trends show that such Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like Google’s Gemini are now being used more frequently. Despite the fact that the majority of users are using the web versions, it is often more useful to apply these services as the desktop apps. Since the conversion of web apps into desktop ones allows users to launch them and work with them without the need to open a browser and navigate to the app’s address. This is made possible through what we call Progressive Web Applications (PWAs). Below are the steps taken in order to install and use Google Gemini as a desktop app with Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome:
Why It Is Important To Use Google Gemini As A Desktop App?
Moving from the web application to the desktop application gives user direct access to Google Gemini without the use of a browser. This increases the efficiency as the PWA works like a native application on your PC.
How to Add Google Gemini as an App in Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge: First of all open Edge browser like you do it every time.
- Access Google Gemini: For the Google Gemini AI, one has to visit the official Google Gemini AI web app and then proceed to log in using their Google account credentials.
- Install the PWA: To proceed, after loading the web app, select the Edge menu which is located at the upper right hand part of the window which has three dots. Click on Apps then select the option Install this site as an application.
- Name the App: A pop up will appear and will ask you to enter the name of the app. It doesn’t really matter what you actually name it – it could be ‘Google Gemini’ if you wish.
- Launch the App: The newly installed app will now work as any other software that you may be running on your Windows computer. You can work with it without having first to open a web browser.
How to Develop a Google Gemini Desktop App in Google Chrome Browser.
- Open Google Chrome: Same as with Edge browser, please open Chrome and go to the website of Google Gemini AI.
- Log In: In order to use the Google platform, the user has to provide his or her Google account information.
- Install as an App: Step by step instructions are as follows: Click the three dots in the upper right corner of Chrome then click Send, save, and share > Install page as application.
- Name and Install: Click on a name to set it as the name of your app and then proceed to install it.
- Use Google Gemini as an App: You will probably be happy to know that you can now launch Google Gemini without even opening Chrome.
Let us look at the advantages of installing Google Gemini as a PWA.
- Faster Access: To navigate to Gemini from your desktop is much faster than loading a browser.
- Minimal Resource Usage: PWAs do not occupy extra system resources but instead utilise the browser’s engine.
- Easy Uninstallation: To uninstall the app simply go to the Programs menu in the Windows and uninstall it like any other program. This process remove all the data related to it.
With these simple steps, you will be able to make the Google Gemini AI into a desktop application and this will make the process much faster and easier. Regardless of whether you are using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, the process is rather straightforward and efficient, and thus allows to work with AI effectively.