This Hack Lets You Hide What's on Your Computer Screen From Everyone But You
Alyson Wyers — May 12, 2014 — Art & Design
References: instructables & psfk
This DIY privacy monitor lets you make it so you can keep embarrassing Google searches or other sensitive material to yourself. This computer screen hack means the contents on your LCD monitor are hidden from any viewer but you. While you can buy a privacy monitor from an electronics store, this DIY project posted by Dimovi (an Austin based electrical engineer) on Instructables will save you money and awkward moments.
By using an old LCD monitor, super glue, paper towels, screw driver, pair of old glasses, x-acto knife, paint thinner or other solvent you have a DIY privacy monitor. Whether you want to hide banking information, adult entertainment or late night WebMD searches, following these easy instructions will help you out.
By using an old LCD monitor, super glue, paper towels, screw driver, pair of old glasses, x-acto knife, paint thinner or other solvent you have a DIY privacy monitor. Whether you want to hide banking information, adult entertainment or late night WebMD searches, following these easy instructions will help you out.
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