To do this, right-click the Start menu icon and click Settings. Before you do this, you should check what software is currently using your camera. Unlike macOS users, it’s much easier to disable the camera on a Windows PC. If you’re still worried, you can also install and use the OverSight app to monitor and alert you to any app that attempts to access your webcam or microphone. You can restore access at any time by clicking the checkbox next to an app entry to re-enable access to it. In most cases, this should be enough to restrict access to your camera. You may need to press the lock icon in the bottom-left before you can make changes, providing your password or Touch ID credentials to allow access. To revoke access to any of the apps listed, click to uncheck the checkbox next to the entry. Locate and click to enter System Preferences, then enter the Security & Privacy menu.Ī list of installed software with access to your camera will appear under the Camera tab. To do this, click the Launchpad icon on your Mac Dock. There isn’t a built-in option to disable the camera on your Mac completely, but you can revoke access to it. Rather than risk your privacy, you can completely disable the built-in webcam on Windows and macOS devices. If your PC or Mac is ever compromised, the feed from your camera could be recorded and used elsewhere.
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