All they would see is blackness since my work laptop stays closed. I have an external webcam that I plug in as needed. I also keep it angled up when not in use so, in the very best/worst case where I forgot to unplug it, you get a view of my cieling.
Which video conferencing platforms give the host the ability to remotely turn on other people’s cameras?
It’s probably fake, but if this bothers you then you should probably already have a physical cover for your camera.
I also unplug it to be extra sure
I just keep mine pointed at the ceiling unless it’s in use
Electrical or painter’s tape is a cheap and efficient solution.
The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities… some consider to be unnatural.
Edit: unfortunately it’s fake.
Unfortunately?
That would be such a massive privacy issue that I don’t think any video conferencing software would ever implement that.
But it would be funny.
Would make an interesting HR discussion though.
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You underestimate the power of the Dark Side.
You underestimate dumbass designers and devs who don’t give a shit
One that allows you to see things that will never be unseen again.
Seems like asking for trouble… and law suits.
This is why thinkpads come with physical camera covers.
I just use part of a post-it note.
You can get a little plastic window with sticky on one side and keep it closed when you don’t intend to use the Webcam, my laptop now has one built in for the Webcam which is cool
Laughs in hardware switch.
Laughs in disabling kernal modual.
Edit: I really miss hardware switches works only a few have them anymore.
Laughs in electrical tape.