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Forumite@lemm.ee to Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 5 days ago

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?

www.consumerreports.org

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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use? - Consumer Reports
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      linux makes it better, ofc its not perfect, but most people aren’t hiding from the NSA

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        more trustworthy than windows ≠ trustworthy

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