exactly what kind of tape to cover the webcam?

[lllfyc]

I am looking for tape to cover the webcam. I prefer color in black and will not leave any mark even after a long time and peel it off will not break the coating of the screen of macbook pro.

any idea of exactly what brand or experience to share?

 

[Ma2k5]

Unless your an FBI director, a high profile politician or Mark Zuckerberg, I wouldn't worry. If you are that paranoid, you will need to start muffling your microphone too.

 

[maverick808]

In every Mac sold since 2012 the webcam power is wired through the LED beside it. Therefore, it is literally impossible for the camera to be on without that light being on.

If your Mac is from 2012 or after then you don't need tape.

 

[maflynn]

Given that the Camera is behind the secure enclave, there's little risk of it being hacked. That's one of the benefits of the T2

 

[duervo]

https://www.bungajungle.com/collections/all/products/nope-2-webcam-cover?variant=25886675269

 

[maflynn]

https://www.bungajungle.com/collections/all/products/nope-2-webcam-cover?variant=25886675269

Ouch, 13 dollars just for a tiny piece of tape

 

[duervo]

Ouch, 13 dollars just for a tiny piece of tape

Yeah, silly cost, IMO (but you get 3 pieces!) For some, the peace of mind might be worth it. Anyway, it’s an option for those that want something like that. I’m not gonna judge. Hell, some people think I’m crazy for buying Apple products. The world is a crazy place.

 

[Hater]

I've had electrical tape on mine for years. Replaced it a few times too. Nothing bad will happen.

 

[lambertjohn]

Tiny piece of blue tape, the kind painters use to mask walls and such. No sticky residue. Big box hardware stores carry it for a couple of bucks.

 

[SDColorado]

I am looking for tape to cover the webcam. I prefer color in black and will not leave any mark even after a long time and peel it off will not break the coating of the screen of macbook pro.

any idea of exactly what brand or experience to share?

Not going to get in the why you want/need to do that since it isn't my business. But black gaffers tape will probably be your best bet. It is commonly used in theater, photography and television production.

Unlike duct tape, it uses a synthetic adhesive that while having a good grip, also removes with little or no residue and generally will not damage surfaces when it is removed.

It comes in a wide variety of colors, including black.

https://gafftapes.com/en/gaffers-tape-online/6_whats-gaffers-tape-used-for.html

 

[deeddawg]

Apparently you can get post-it notes in black. Cut out a square from the sticky part.

 

[SDColorado]

Apparently you can get post-it notes in black. Cut out a square from the sticky part.

No kidding? Wow. I need some of those and some black pens for keeping track of my "to do's"

 

[scaredpoet]

Unless your an FBI director, a high profile politician or Mark Zuckerberg, I wouldn't worry. If you are that paranoid, you will need to start muffling your microphone too.

Microphones. MacBook Pros from 2010 onwards have at least two, to assist with ambient noise cancellation. The Touch Bar models have 3.

And anyway: putting tape on your camera is equivalent putting your head in the sand, and ignoring the bigger problem: a hacker who has control of your laptop camera has compromised your whole system. And unless you're pornstar material, or regularly do some pretty embarrassing stuff in front of your computer, your face is far less interesting than the personal info, passwords and financial data you've stored and accessed on that compromised system.

OP should be actively guarding against root causes (malware), rather than worrying about applying near-literal bandaids to the problem.

 

[maverick808]

For mics use something like https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html. For the camera like I said it's literally hard-wired to the LED so you don't have to worry about that. But if for some reason that doesn't put your mind at rest then the software in that link will also do camera notifications.