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Physical hardware disconnect for mic and camera is badly needed. I've a square of duct tape I stick over the camera of a 2.5k laptop. Madness.

• rgrmrts 5y ago
  The framework laptop has physical switches for the mic and camera, pretty nice detail. I realize you might mean Apple devices, in which case I agree!
• moistly 5y ago
  I use a trimmed post-it note (keeping only the glued part). Leaves no residue.
• bzzzt 5y ago
  Trustworthy software is badly needed. Maybe you can disconnect the mic & camera, but since most modern audio chips are programmable it's possible to 'listen' to the speakers (think about it: a speaker is sort of a microphone in reverse). When a nation-state level player decides to eavesdrop there are many possibilities a hardware disconnect won't fix (some involving not tampering with your laptop at all) A hardware disconnect fixes no problems most users have that's not solved by having a mostly secure OS with clear indication of recording status, while introducing some friction (like having to search for the magic button to turn the camera on when needed).
  • captainredbeard 5y ago
    > Trustworthy software When something titled that way finally shows up I still won't trust it...