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1. lxgr+T2[view] [source] 2024-11-27 20:34:39
>>xairy+(OP)
Arguably a much, much bigger problem are the (many) microphones of modern devices.

These usually get neither an LED nor a switch, and unlike cameras can't easily be covered, nor pointed away from potentially sensitive topics/subjects.

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2. throwa+Zd[view] [source] 2024-11-27 21:49:01
>>lxgr+T2
>These usually get neither an LED nor a switch

Lots of ThinkPads have «Microphone is muted» LED. Not exactly what's requested (and is bound to a software mute/unmute shortcut), but it's better than nothing regarding state of machine being observable with a quick glance.

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