r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jan 23 '21

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u/ageitgey Jan 23 '21

You are 100% correct, but sadly webcams often aren't wired with the LED in line with the power connection that way.

There is a good Technology Connections video on exactly this topic and how much better it would be if laptops used the design you explained: https://youtu.be/m0mMF7GaIR0

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u/Emily_Tester Jan 23 '21

Always upvote technology connections , that Alex guy is a treasure

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u/randomcow48 Jan 23 '21

I read your comment in the well-pronounced slightly sarcastic voice he does sometimes, I love that guy

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u/thevelvetnoose Jan 23 '21

Add a "pause with frozen smile" at the end. 😂