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The webcam light won't work if you're using a laptop in clamshell mode, or even using a Mac Mini/Pro. I think the best middle ground for this is to allow users
by minhazm 5y ago
The webcam light won't work if you're using a laptop in clamshell mode, or even using a Mac Mini/Pro. I think the best middle ground for this is to allow users to grant some permission that allows the app to access the Mic without turning the orange dot on.
- tedunangst 5y agoWhy would spyware not request this permission?
- chipotle_coyote 5y agoI think the implication in the post was that the user would be prompted to grant the permission, so they would have to click "Yes" when the spyware asked for permission.
- unethical_ban 5y agoWere this to be a permission, there would be no legitimate use case where "hide microphone use indicator" would be a required function. Anything that requires that should be flagged immediately as hostile.
- jonny_eh 5y agoOr a simple toggle deep in the system settings: "Show indicator when using a microphone or webcam".