>>>>>Hi everybody,
>>>>>
>>>>>I have a laptop with internal WebCam. However, I'm not sure what do I need in order to use it. Say, can I make a photo using it? If yes, how?
>>>>
>>>>The Lower Merion School District can help you with this:
>>>>
>>>>http://boingboing.net/2010/02/17/school-used-student.html
>>>
>>>:)
>>>
>>>Though the issue is serious...
>>
>>Seriously, one thing to consider with laptops that have a built-in webcam is getting a small piece of black electrical tape to put over the cam when it's not in use. Seems to me you've had at least one, if not more malware infestation in the past. These days, a common malware payload is to check if the compromised machine has a webcam, and start to surreptitiously take pictures in the hopes of catching something that can be used for extortion.
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>Thanks for the tip; I will put the tape over mine. The last thing I want is someone to see the video of me sound asleep during working hours <g>.

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