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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?

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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?

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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use? - Consumer Reports

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It's possible for webcams to be hacked and made to record audio and/or video without your knowledge. Here's what to do.

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Yes, yes you should.

Hell, I unplug the damned thing when I’m not using it.

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