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Webcam covers risk damaging MacBook screens, warns Apple

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Apple is warning MacBook users that webcam covers, while intended for privacy, can cause physical damage to the device's screen. The precise engineering of the MacBook's lid closure means that adding any thickness, even a thin cover, can concentrate pressure on the display. This can lead to cracks, permanent marks, or even display failure, and such damage is not covered by Apple's warranty. The company recommends using extremely thin covers, about the thickness of a sheet of paper, or relying on macOS's built-in privacy features like the camera indicator light and app permissions. AI

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Webcam covers risk damaging MacBook screens, warns Apple

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Filipe Espósito) ·

    Think twice before using a webcam cover on your MacBook

    Webcam covers sound like a good idea, but your MacBook isn't designed with space to accommodate them.

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