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Just a warning (I don’t know the specs of that ThinkPad) but just because it’s a physical switch doesn’t mean it actually physically disconnects the device.
by jann 6y ago
Just a warning (I don’t know the specs of that ThinkPad) but just because it’s a physical switch doesn’t mean it actually physically disconnects the device.
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- jaywalk 6y agoIt's called ThinkShutter and it physically covers the camera lens.
- mvanbaak 6y agoso it doesn't turn it off, it just puts some plastic in front of it. Plastic that is easier to break then something inside the case that will cut the power. While I am a big fan of the idea of the thinkshutter and friends, a real switch that cuts the loop to the cam/mic is a better option.
- jaywalk 6y agoI think a physical shutter is superior, if only for peace of mind. If the lens is covered, nothing else matters.
- kyuudou 6y agoI'm of the same opinion. I keep one on at all times, especially for those moments when someone's teleconferencing software turns on camera by default and I'm not in a work-safe outfit or environment.