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With webcams in all laptops, and iMacs - Cinema Displays too? - there's no need to upload a file. Push a button and allow the webcam to snap a photo, and there you go.

It really bothers me than I can't opt out of getting a laptop with a webcam.



>>It really bothers me than I can't opt out of getting a laptop with a webcam.

If you feel this way just paint the camera lens with a permanent black marker.


I put tape on it, and I plan on getting a vinyl sticker for my MacBook, but unless I decide to specifically design one, it's going to look ridiculous.


It already exists: http://www.theipatch.com/

Have to be honest, though, I don't fully understand the concern. Is it that malware will secretly snap photos of you?


That and my own stupidity.


You can opt out. You just need to shop for a "business" laptop from HP or Dell.


Add Lenovo ThinkPad to the list. I always order mine with no camera.


I currently opt out of having a webcam using a piece of electrical tape.




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