On: Hardware microphone disconnect (2021)

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I wish there were good quality webcams without microphones. My external microphone has a mute switch but my Streamcam mic is still available to any corporate spyware.

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I wish the same. In the meantime, I like using these physical USB switches to easily disconnect my webcam when not in use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X82661H

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There don't seem to be any USB3 capable ones sadly. The webcam I use supports USB2 too, but image quality takes a noticeable dip.