I learned the other day my laptop doesn’t even have a camera. I’ve never noticed in the six months of owning it.
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this post was submitted on 10 May 2025
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what kind of laptop is that? I need it
I got it on a deal. I would post the link here but that feels inappropriate. I bought it from B&H and it’s a Lenovo i5. Please note that the five has nothing to do with the Intel processor family but rather that’s just the name of the laptop.
I wanted something that was gaming-capable but also admits to the fact that I’m mostly going to do work on the laptop. The ports are in weird locations, and it’s unnecessarily heavy, but I am pleased with it given the main purpose which was to get an effectively desktop replacement that I don’t expect to haul around that often.
Also, if you do decide that’s a laptop that you want, play close attention to the specifications. They reuse the same laptop name. It’s actually a series of laptops that is updated every year or so and they have different build options.
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If you're running Linux, does this still apply!?
as long as you don't use evil apps
All good then.
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Should You Cover Your Laptop Camera When It’s Not in Use?
Next, Should you stop saying your password out loud as you key it in? Should you send your toddler to the Catholic Church daycare? Should you trust Nigerian princes?
On Macbooks the led next to the camera is wired to the camera's power. It's physically not possible to record without the led lighting up.
You are not gonna notice it taking a quick pic tho
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