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Forumite@lemm.ee to Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 1 day ago

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

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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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    My Thinkpad has a built-in camera cover. I keep it closed unless I’m specifically using it.

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      Thinkpads are great that way

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      This is the way…

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