Think twice before using a webcam cover on your MacBook

Webcam covers can help protect your privacy, but they might also end up damaging your MacBook's screen.

By Filipe Espósito Nov. 9, 2026 11:15 am EST Sergeyklopotov/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Pretty much every modern laptop comes with a built-in webcam, which is also true for MacBooks. And while macOS has privacy features to prevent others from spying through your webcam, some people opt for cheap webcam covers to completely block the lens.