There’s a better way to cover your webcam (and 3-packs start at $26)

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By TEAM COMMERCEMashable Deals2019-04-14 09:00:00 UTC

The jury is still out on whether Mark Zuckerberg will make good on his promise of elevating his commitment to protecting Facebook users’ privacy, but we’re fairly certain that the tech mogul knows a thing or two about safeguarding his own privacy.

A couple of years ago, the wealthiest millennial in the world inadvertently let slip that he performs a DIY trick to prevent hackers from spying on his computer: He covers his webcam and microphone with tape.

Thanks to Zuck, what was once something that was practiced only by conspiracy theorists has been adopted by millions of people, including former FBI Director James Comey and the Pope. Even Edward Snowden, the infamous NSA whistleblower who is knowledgeable about surveillance, strongly suggests that you do the same.

If all these people in high places deem it necessary to block their webcams and microphones as a safety precaution, us ordinary people should follow suit, don’t you think? 

Instead of using flimsy tape or the torn-off edge of a Post-It note, try these sleek web cam covers that are on sale for limited time.

Designed specifically to fit a bunch of devices, these ergonomic and elegant covers protect you from being recorded without your consent. They’re crafted from steel and neodymium and specially engineered to slide on or off your camera as you need. That way, your camera will only get to record you only when you want it to.

These covers are also constructed in a way that will not clash with components like Face ID, indicator light, and more. They’re thin enough to allow you to close your laptop seamlessly, and the slides lock without scratching your gadget. Plus, you can stick them anywhere, even on devices with screen protectors.

You can grab a 3-pack of the Intelligent Security Web Cam Covers on sale in your choice of color — silver and dark grey — for only $25.99. Have more devices? A 4-pack is available in silver and dark grey for $29.99, and 5-pack also in silver and dark grey for $32.99.