Update PWA requirements and add usage section (#20562)

Added VPN as a secure context option for PWA installation and included a usage section.
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In order to install Frigate as a PWA, the following requirements must be met: In order to install Frigate as a PWA, the following requirements must be met:
- Frigate must be accessed via a secure context (localhost, secure https, etc.) - Frigate must be accessed via a secure context (localhost, secure https, VPN, etc.)
- On Android, Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Samsung Internet Browser all support installing PWAs. - On Android, Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Samsung Internet Browser all support installing PWAs.
- On iOS 16.4 and later, PWAs can be installed from the Share menu in Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Orion. - On iOS 16.4 and later, PWAs can be installed from the Share menu in Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Orion.
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- Desktop: Use the install button typically found in right edge of the address bar - Desktop: Use the install button typically found in right edge of the address bar
- Android: Use the `Install as App` button in the more options menu for Chrome, and the `Add app to Home screen` button for Firefox - Android: Use the `Install as App` button in the more options menu for Chrome, and the `Add app to Home screen` button for Firefox
- iOS: Use the `Add to Homescreen` button in the share menu - iOS: Use the `Add to Homescreen` button in the share menu
## Usage
Once setup, the Frigate app can be used wherever it has access to Frigate. This means it can be setup as local-only, VPN-only, or fully accessible depending on your needs.