Covering your webcam is one of the oldest privacy tips around, but some MacBook owners have made the unfortunate discovery that third-party camera covers can damage your laptop when you try to shut it ...

Some experts see webcam covers as a final safeguard, while others don't see them as useful at all. (Photo: sorbetto via Getty Images) If you are paranoid about people seeing things they should not ...

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“Is it actually sensible to cover your webcam when not in use?” she asked fellow Mumsnet users Brian Anthony Hernandez, who has nearly 20 years of journalism experience, joined PEOPLE as a ...

If you're worried about privacy, a webcam cover could make sense. But it could also break your MacBook's screen, and built-in macOS and hardware features mean that you don't need one anyway. You've ...

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