The idea is great (block unauthorized camera access), but in practice, it blocks legitimate apps like Zoom or Discord until you manually allow them. There’s no temporary “ask me” mode—it’s either block or allow.
Verdict: 4/5 Stars – A feature-rich heavyweight that stops threats cold, but demands patience during setup.
Default settings are chatty. You will get popups for: “You’re protected,” “Wi-Fi Inspector scan complete,” “New driver update available,” “Try our VPN for 70% off.” Fix: Go to Settings → General → Personal Privacy and disable all marketing offers. After that, it’s quiet.
The idea is great (block unauthorized camera access), but in practice, it blocks legitimate apps like Zoom or Discord until you manually allow them. There’s no temporary “ask me” mode—it’s either block or allow.
Verdict: 4/5 Stars – A feature-rich heavyweight that stops threats cold, but demands patience during setup.
Default settings are chatty. You will get popups for: “You’re protected,” “Wi-Fi Inspector scan complete,” “New driver update available,” “Try our VPN for 70% off.” Fix: Go to Settings → General → Personal Privacy and disable all marketing offers. After that, it’s quiet.
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