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@Forumite@lemm.ee to Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish • 5 days ago

Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?

www.consumerreports.org

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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?

www.consumerreports.org

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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use? - Consumer Reports
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It's possible for webcams to be hacked and made to record audio and/or video without your knowledge. Here's what to do.
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    Most people would like to use the webcam occasionally though.

    • @SubjectOven@lemmy.world
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      Chapstick + Webcam + Twist Chapstick on Lens + “The camera looks like that even when I clean it” = Problem Solved

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        Yea that’s just great when I’m needing to do a virtual job interview. Really professional.

        • @SubjectOven@lemmy.world
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          Chapstick is removable…

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