MacBook Pro :: How To Disable The Built In Microphone
I can't figure out how to turn off the built-in microphone. If you can't disable the hardware, then a software hack (e.g. virus) could enable remote user to listen.
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MacBook Pro
Mac OS X (10.5.5)
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