How to Do Web Apps for MS and Google in Debian Based Distros

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CNIX OS: https://cnix.org
Jeffrey Petersen's site: https://jeff.pro

Flatpak instructions here:
https://flathub.com/setup/debian

Once flatpak is installed, reboot the machine
Log back in
open the terminal and type the following:
flatpak install flatseal chrome edge
It will ask for confirmation on each package, as well as which version you want
just hit enter on the flatseal one
pick 2 for chrome and 1 for edge
confirm each one
wait for the downloads
once finished, should take 5-15 minutes, depending on hardware and internet speed
click the application menu (or hit the meta/windows key on your keyboard)
type flatseal
click it to open
open the chrome permissions
scroll down to File System - Other Files
click the little add button
click in the new field
copy this in: ~/.local/share/applications:create
then click to add another directory
copy this in: ~/.local/share/icons:create
exit flatseal

open Edge
unclick send data option
sign in if you have an MS login
visit the service you wish to have as a web app
click the elipses button (...)
click Apps
Click Create New App (name as desired)
Go to your Application Menu
search for the name of your new web app
right click on it
add to desktop, Favorites, or Panel/Task Manager (as desired)

For Google stuff

Open Chrome
Sign in
navigate to chrome://apps
Right click on your desired app, click open in new window, then Create Shortcut
Go to your Application Menu
search for the name of your new web app
right click on it
add to desktop, Favorites, or Panel/Task Manager (as desired)

music:

"Alex Productions - Hard As Steel" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) license.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGJgmIwlnKw

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