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How to use a smartphone or tablet as a PC webcam

Posted on April 16, 2024

Most laptops come with built-in webcams these days, but some older models don’t. And unless the monitor has one built-in, desktop PCs don’t typically come with them either.

If you ever find yourself in need of a webcam but you don’t happen to own one, a nifty free download called DroidCam will let you use an most any smartphone or tablet as a webcam for your Windows or Linux PC.

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Q&A: Can I completely disable my laptop’s camera?

Posted on January 22, 2024

Question from Callie:  I bought a new Windows laptop (an Acer) that has a camera built into it.

I don’t ever plan to use the camera for anything and I’d like to completely disable it.

I don’t want to just prevent apps from accessing the camera. I want to disable it completely.

Is it possible to do that? If it is, can you tell me how to do it? [Read more…]

Warning: Strangers could be spying on your family right now

Posted on December 17, 2022

Do you have a laptop or desktop PC that’s equipped with a webcam?

How about a baby monitor or some security cameras that are connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network?

If so, people from all over the world might be spying on your family at this very minute! And I’m not just saying that for dramatic effect – it’s absolutely true.  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I disable my laptop’s built-in webcam?

Posted on March 19, 2015

laptop-webcamQuestion from Alice T.:  Rick, I have an HP laptop running Windows 7, and I have a question for you.

I read somewhere that hackers can take control of your webcam and make videos and take pictures of you without your knowledge.

I NEVER use a webcam for anything so I’d like just disable it completely and be done with it. How do I do that?

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]

How to use a spare laptop and webcam as an Internet-based baby monitor

Posted on February 5, 2015

babyIf you have a spare laptop and webcam laying around your house, you have at your fingertips all you need to set up an outstanding free baby monitor.

It doesn’t have to be a top-of-the-line laptop either. You can easily use one that has been sitting on a shelf gathering dust for a couple of years (as long as it still works).

All you need to do is open a free Google + account to use as the digital “connection” between your spare laptop’s webcam and your smart phone. Here’s how to set it up, step-by-step:  [Read more…]






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