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The problem is that the average user has no way to verify this and also the light doesn't prevent the camera from turning on, it merely notifies you that the ca
by Natsu 6y ago
The problem is that the average user has no way to verify this and also the light doesn't prevent the camera from turning on, it merely notifies you that the camera is on.
A manual, physical barrier, especially an aftermarket one, solves those issues. Personally, I use electrical tape.
- Reason077 6y ago> ”the light doesn't prevent the camera from turning on, it merely notifies you that the camera is on.” No, but the OS prevents the camera from turning on without permission from the user. (There have been bugs/compromises to this in the past, but at the browser level - you still had to give camera permission to the browser) Besides, if you’ve got some compromised or surreptitious software on your MacBook trying to secretly take photos, you probably have much bigger security problems to worry about than just what it can see through the camera.
- tim333 6y agoWithout worrying about malware, several times I've clicked on some Skype like program while trying to make a voice call only to find it trying to transmit ugly video of me.
- Natsu 6y agoYeah, I'm not even worried about malware, I'm more worried about joining a call with video on by mistake using a legit program. I mean, the thing is that I never want to use video on calls, basically. Waste of bandwidth and no worry about broadcasting the wrong thing by mistake.
- Reason077 6y agoValid point. I have to admit I'm a bit "video call vain" as well. I like to make sure my hair doesn't look too crazy and my room doesn't look too messy before getting on zoom/skype/etc. But one thing the last few months has taught me is that many of my friends/colleagues/family really don't care about these things!