Maybe you can disconnect the mic & camera, but since most modern audio chips are programmable it's possible to 'listen' to the speakers (think about it: a speaker is sort of a microphone in reverse). When a nation-state level player decides to eavesdrop there are many possibilities a hardware disconnect won't fix (some involving not tampering with your laptop at all)
A hardware disconnect fixes no problems most users have that's not solved by having a mostly secure OS with clear indication of recording status, while introducing some friction (like having to search for the magic button to turn the camera on when needed).
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Physical hardware disconnect for mic and camera is badly needed. I've a square of duct tape I stick over the camera of a 2.5k laptop. Madness.
The framework laptop has physical switches for the mic and camera, pretty nice detail. I realize you might mean Apple devices, in which case I agree!
Trustworthy software is badly needed.
Maybe you can disconnect the mic & camera, but since most modern audio chips are programmable it's possible to 'listen' to the speakers (think about it: a speaker is sort of a microphone in reverse). When a nation-state level player decides to eavesdrop there are many possibilities a hardware disconnect won't fix (some involving not tampering with your laptop at all)
A hardware disconnect fixes no problems most users have that's not solved by having a mostly secure OS with clear indication of recording status, while introducing some friction (like having to search for the magic button to turn the camera on when needed).
When something titled that way finally shows up I still won't trust it...
I use a trimmed post-it note (keeping only the glued part). Leaves no residue.