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Most people aren't capable of using a webcam correctly before the addition of a mechanical switch that adds a 50% chance they'll deactivate it and think it's br
by beenBoutIT 8y ago
Most people aren't capable of using a webcam correctly before the addition of a mechanical switch that adds a 50% chance they'll deactivate it and think it's broken. A physical hand-operated integrated cover that slides in front of the camera is a great option for software engineers and HN-level thinkers, but it will only cause grief for the majority of users. Having hidden redundancy would allow Apple's tech support to turn the camera back on when Grandma calls in unable to use FaceTime. How many failed attempts will a typical user make before permanently giving up on a feature, maybe 2?
- Cpoll 8y agoI think people have been sufficiently trained in using off buttons that if you give it the right affordances (visibility, an On/Off label, an LED to show it's on), they'll be able to use it without too much friction. After all, they had to turn on the computer first.
- hombre_fatal 8y agoAn example of this in practice is how the iPhone's bluetooth and wifi disable switches on the fast access menu only work for 24 hours.