HP’s new EliteBooks have a built-in webcam cover for privacy
HP is announcing a bunch of new laptops and monitors today, but the single most interesting thing about them may be a small piece of metal: a webcam cover, so you can ensure you aren’t being watched while the camera’s not in use.
The webcam cover will show up on some versions of HP’s latest EliteBooks, which are getting three refreshed models. The fifth-generation EliteBook 830, 840, and 850 will all come with a webcam cover in their default configurations. Unfortunately, though, if you upgrade any of these models to include a touchscreen, HP says the bezel doesn’t leave enough room for a cover to fit, so it won’t be included.
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