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Tips on Choosing a Webcam Cover

Renowned security directors and CEOs of global technology companies have recommended that people need to take measures to guarantee their own security online. One of the ways to do this is by covering the cameras on computers because web cams can be used for snooping on anyone. The cameras can be hacked and the person records the other person on the other side. As per now there are no computer makers that add camera covers to their computers thus it falls on the user to select a good physical cover online or make one.

 

When making a camera cover there are some things to consider such as flexibility in the attachment and removal of the cover so that one can make a video call easily and after that they can cover their camera. The other thing to consider is adhesion because the material needs to be sticky but it must not be too sticky to leave stickiness on the lens once it is removed. The material needs to be opaque so that it can block the functionality of the camera. The other thing to consider is the attractiveness of the cover. The cover needs to not only perform the intended purpose but also look cool enough. Learn more here. 

 

One of the easiest thing to use is post-it- notes. The use of this material is dependent on the hue of the material since lighter colours like yellow can allow some light through that captures the hint of an image. This material is also ugly especially if cut out by hand it has some rough edges that look bad on the frame of the computer. The material also has a weak adhesive that can easily come off during regular usage of the machine.

 

The other option is duct tape but it can be brutal on the camera. The goodness with duct tape is that it is opaque thus no light gets through and the tape is bound to remain adhesive for a long time after placement. The other option is painter's tape that is better compared to duct tape but it can be hard to find. Another choice is cat stickers that can be placed on the camera and be easily removed and returned. These stickers can stay sticky for months without them losing their adhesiveness. The stickers have various shades of colour but the darker the colour the better it is. Click Here to get started. 

 

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