this post was submitted on 10 May 2025
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Can you cover the lens with sandpaper and rub it for a few minutes? Permanent problems require permanent solutions

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago

This is the energy I’m looking for. Impractical but powerful.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Most people would like to use the webcam occasionally though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Chapstick + Webcam + Twist Chapstick on Lens + "The camera looks like that even when I clean it" = Problem Solved

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yea that's just great when I'm needing to do a virtual job interview. Really professional.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Chapstick is removable...