Kylo

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Kylo is a high resolution screen browser from Hillcrest Labs . Kylo has been released as open source software by the manufacturer since August 15, 2012.

Application and technology

The Kylo Browser is based on Mozilla Gecko . The program is available for Windows and Mac OS X and is designed for use with HD televisions, where the largest possible symbols and good legibility are important. The CE HTML is used for this. Depending on the size of the TV and the distance to the user, a cross-interface zoom level can be defined in the Kylo settings, which makes browsing on the TV much more pleasant. In addition to operation with the mouse , Kylo also offers a screen keyboard. The IT blog Lifehacker named the Kylo Browser one of the ten most popular freeware programs for Mac OS X in 2010.

channels

In addition to the possibility of visiting any website as in a normal browser, Kylo offers easier access to the most important video portals. So the user can z. For example , you can scroll through the latest videos on the YouTube channel without leaving the application interface. In addition to YouTube, Kylo also supports MyVideo , Vimeo , Dailymotion and other platforms. These features make Kylo an excellent browser for HTPC users.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. Kylo optimizes web presentation for televisions, derstandard.at
  2. Kylo on the couch, at netzwelt.de
  3. Kylo at Chip.de
  4. Channelpartner.de
  5. Lifehacker: Most Popular Free Mac Downloads of 2010 (English)
  6. Access to YouTube, at netzwelt.de