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Benedict Arnold

Do you keep a band-aid or some kind of tape over the camera on your laptop? I do, soon I’ll be wearing a colander on my head.

Posted - May 11, 2019
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  • 10993
    I am serious. That's why I posted my question about smart watches with an attitude. (Actually, I think the watch must have been picking up another conversation. We were in a crowded place.)
      May 12, 2019 7:17 PM MDT
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  • That’s hilarious, I kind of want a smart watch now. 
      May 12, 2019 7:19 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you.  Kurt Cobain.

    Anyway, we still know where you are.  Mwwwaaahaaahaaaa  
      May 12, 2019 10:42 AM MDT
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  • 53502

      Why do so many people attribute that paranoia line to Cobain (or others who also did not originate it)?  George Carlin was its author.
    ~
      May 12, 2019 6:46 PM MDT
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  • 1440
    I used to do that but now i dont anymore.
      May 12, 2019 12:30 PM MDT
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  • So what’s changed?
      May 12, 2019 1:27 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    no, i dont keep a carnera on rny laptop
      May 12, 2019 3:39 PM MDT
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  • Most laptops have a camera built in, not all though. 
      May 12, 2019 4:21 PM MDT
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  • Yup.....
      May 12, 2019 5:43 PM MDT
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  • Okay, no spying on you then :/ 
      May 12, 2019 6:45 PM MDT
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  • 6098
    No laptop and no camera.  I mean besides what the government or whoever may be spying on me has installed there.  Hope they enjoy the show!
      May 12, 2019 7:30 PM MDT
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  • 3719
    Going back to the question....

    If you are prone to wearing kitchen utensils then it's doubtless wise to ensure you do not have a computer camera "watching" you!

    Seriously though, if you are that concerned, the answer is simple. Don't use such equipment, or do at least turn the camera off, as I assume is possible!

    Most people who come unstuck by using the Internet do so either by some simple oversight or misunderstanding even the most careful might make; or because they choose as a matter of course to use it in a manner potentially hazardous to their privacy, social life, or career prospects, etc.

    And if you are so ham-fisted you think you have to buy a blind for a little lens then don't try anything really technical, like putting up a bathroom shelf. :-)
      May 20, 2019 10:55 AM MDT
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