Why aren't my keyboard/shortcuts working in Sandbox like they do in my local computer?

Sandbox Interactive Virtual Machine (IVM) is the main hub for users accesing FinnGen data, running on Debian 12 (bookworm). The IVM uses a single OS image for all users (see more), regardless of their local machine's operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) or keyboard layout. This creates challenges in finding solutions that work for everyone.

The IVM is typically accessed via a browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.), with Chrome being the recommended and tested browser. However, browser-reserved keyboard shortcuts can interfere with IVM shortcuts, adding complexity.

To improve shortcut functionality and free up screen space, you can run Sandbox pages as a Chrome desktop application. Here's how:

1. Go to your Chrome browser and open the website you want to turn into an app.

2. Click the “three-dot menu” on the top right of the browser settings.

3. Navigate to “Cast, Save and Share” > “Install page as app”. The page will open as application and there is possibility to pin it to tool bar.

4. You can find your new "Sandbox app" from your Chrome apps in chrome://apps/. With right clicking the app you can create a shortcut of the app to the desktop etc.

Sandbox running as chrome desktop app, launched from desktop shortcut "FinnGen Sandbox (3)"