The microphone in Windows can be a security concern. Manage your privacy by muting the microphone or disabling it when not in use. Today, surveillance techniques exist that can remotely activate your webcam or microphone without your knowledge. That makes any interface device like a microphone a big privacy concern. If you want to stay on the safe side, you might prefer to disable the microphone o
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