You can make the most of Spacetop by utilizing its native browser to surf the web, work with web applications, connect with others, and stream video.
Spacetop Browser is a fast web browser available at no charge and comes pre-installed on Spacetop. It has several features that make it easy to browse the web in a way that maximizes productivity across the spatial canvas.
As with other windows, the spatial canvas can host multiple browser windows at once.
Launching the Spacetop Browser
From the home bar, open the launcher.
Locate and open the browser from within the launcher. If you do not see the browser within the mini-launcher, click ‘All Apps’ to access to entire Spacetop application library.
Browser Functions
Back Button: Return to the preceding web page within the active tile.
Forward Button: Return to the succeeding web page within the active tile.
Refresh Button: Reload the active web page within the tile.
Using Tabs
Similar to other popular browsers, the Spacetop browser can support multiple tabs at once. To open a new tab within an active browser window:
Select the browser window you wish to open a new tab within.
Click the ‘+’ icon next at the top of the browser above the URL bar.
This will open a new, connected tab within the active browser window. Tabs can be easily switched between by clicking their tab header at the top of the browser window.
Turning Tabs into Standalone Windows
To transform an individual browser tab into its own standalone and separate window:
Click and hold the tab header at the top of the active browser window.
Drag the tab out into an open space on the canvas that does not touch the active browser window.
Release the tab to open a new browser window hosting the tabbed content.
Using Google Profiles with the Spacetop Browser
While the Spacetop Browser doesn’t require an active Google Account to work, it’s recommended that a Google Account is logged in on Spacetop to enable quick access and login to various web apps and experiences directly within the browser.