Is your computer watching you? Most new computers and laptops now have webcams. But, how do you know if it’s activated? One couple found out they were being watched through the webcam of a laptop they rented. In depth: how your electronics can turn against you. Matt Bauerband, computer whiz with a local company called [...]
Installing a Webcam is a fun and worthwhile project, whether it’s for home security or to help you keep track of your kids or pets. You can securely view whatever the camera sees from anywhere in the world, as long as you have access to the Internet. And with a wireless Webcam, you’ll have even [...]
Web cameras make it easy to keep in touch with far away friends and family. If you have a web cam on your home computer, laptop or even your cell phone, a hacker can be lurking, just waiting for a chance to gain control. Right now, hackers are spying on innocent users via their web [...]
The thousands who crammed New York’s Fifth Avenue cheered when doors opened at Apple’s flagship store at 9am. It was a carnival atmosphere as Apple employees handed out soft drinks and yelled, “Let’s go iPad!” Some shoppers booted up their new gadgets and sent out Twitter messages before even leaving the store. Thousands who had [...]
The great thing about having a computer is that you have so many tools available to you. While some you may not know how to take advantage of, (hacking into someone’s computer, creating botnets, etc), there are some you can. How about using your computer’s webcam to monitor what is happening in your house, perhaps [...]
Close scrutiny of the iPad which Steve Jobs presented at Apple’s special event last week shows what may be webcam, tucked away in the black screen bezel just like it is on the MacBook Pro. A screen-grab from the official video of the event shows nothing but a small dot above the screen, opposite the [...]
Hemlock dam on Trout Creek, the Wind Rivers most important spawning tributary is finally coming down this summer. Now with a web cam from the University of Washington and the US forest Service you can track the progress of this exciting project. See the webcam here. You need the latest version of Java to view [...]
Webcams give you the ability to view action that is going on in a particular location through your computer with an internet connection. This feature is a great method that people use for business, safety, and entertainment. A live webcam involves a continuous feed that allows individuals to view it in real time. You can [...]