Apple warns customers that camera covers can damage MacBook displays

Apple warns customers that camera covers can damage MacBook displays
Apple says its security is good enough to skip the accessory
July 10, 2020
https://www.imore.com/apple-warns-customers-camera-covers-can-damage-macbook-displays

Apple: Don't close your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera

 

They should design Macbooks with camera covers on default.

 

what do you mean, like lens covers?

 

Exactly, that's why I'm planning to buy a Lenovo laptop, they do offer this.

 

My ancient 2009 Asus eeePC had a nice built in slider cover. Very handy. Haven't seen it elsewhere.
Mrk

 

Strange that others didn't think of this. I do believe that with some HP "All in One" desktops you can hide the cam also.

https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/4/16845138/lenovo-thinkpad-2018-models-pricing-features-ces-2018

 

i'm sure they did. maybe they don't put a cap so's to keep the bezel thin.

 

Painter's tape.

 

Yes, I've used universal covers like this, but they will probably be too thick for MacBooks as well. If Apple made one themselves specific for Macbook, they could solve that problem and the covering up of the ambient light sensor.

 

Well, the Lenovo laptop looks good to me, it should be standard on all laptops if you ask me. Here's a few pics on a Dutch site:

https://tweakers.net/reviews/7960/lenovo-ideapad-5-15are-ryzen-5-4500u-presteert-uitstekend.html

 

agreed.

 

Seems like it really is quite a good idea to get yourself a laptop or desktop with webcam privacy shutter, and it should also be implemented on smartphones. Because even the "good guys" may spy on you.