Quit hoping that software providers change in this regard and demand hardware with physical microphone kill switches. The Framework laptop provides an example

Quit hoping that software providers change in this regard and demand hardware with physical microphone kill switches. The Framework laptop provides an example of a high quality, repairable laptop with physical kill switches for the mic and camera. I love the UX of "Oops, it looks like you are talking but you are muted" and I also value privacy. The physical kill switch provides a true "mute button" when it's needed.