Is My Web Cam Working

Have you ever felt like your webcam is watching you when you aren’t using it? You are not alone. There are many people who feel uncomfortable about the fact that a webcam could possibly be broadcasting you without you knowing it. If your webcam is giving you the creeps, it never hurts to simply unplug it when you are not using it.  But if you do actually need to use it and are wondering, “is my web cam working?”, here are some tips that can help you figure this out.

We hate to add to your uneasiness, but the truth is, if you feel like your webcam is watching you, you may be right! While webcams will never broadcast you without your permission by themselves, there are programs out there that can.  Camfrog and AnyCam are the names of a couple of these type of programs. In order to make sure your webcam is NOT broadcasting you without you knowing it, make sure no suspicious programs or unfamiliar programs are starting up when you turn on your computer.  You can view your running processes by:

– Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL if you are a PC user

– Pressing COMMAND+OPT+ESC if you are a MAC

If you notice suspicious programs running on your computer, or if you have reason to believe that somebody has hacked into your computer and has control of your webcam, you may have a very serious problem on your hands. You may need to try the following approaches:

– Reset your IP Address — You can do this by simply unplugging your internet modem for the night and plugging it in again in the morning.

– Wipe your Hard Drive — This is a last resort. Any files that you do not backup will be lost forever. Only do this in case of a real emergency.

If you have found suspicious programs—webcam related or not—running on your computer, need help with wiping your hard drive, or have any other computer problems, visit TalkLocal. This free service will find you local computer repair professionals and have them call you back within minutes.


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