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"Aaron" <kemtek.1(a)gmail.com> schreef in bericht
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>>>> I wonder, is there some clip on the market for blinding the webcam on a
>>>> laptop? Never seen anything of the sort though and I don't have time to
>>>> make one myself.
>>>> On the desktop I have a Logitech webcam which is equipped with a sort
>>>> of spectacle which moves over the lens when the cam is not in use. This
>>>> ensures prevention of spying.
>>>
>>> A piece of aluminum foil bent in a U-shape to cover the lens. No tape
>>> residue and very inexpensive.
>>
>> I think that's a great idea. Foil seems very effective and with no
>> disadvantages. Wonder why I didn't figure this out myself!
>
> Because you don't wear an aluminum cap on your head like I do? :)
>
> Actually, someone mentioned being very paranoid, I thought "Enough to wear
> an aluminum cap?" and "Viola"! Or was it trumpets I heard?


That's also a great idea, since it is much easier to wear an aluminium cap
than taking your head off.



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