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  <title>TabTag – Reusable Webcam Covers &amp; MacBook Stickers - blog</title>
  <updated>2026-08-27T23:01:31+02:00</updated>
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    <name>TabTag – Reusable Webcam Covers &amp; MacBook Stickers</name>
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    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/best-reusable-webcam-covers-in-2026-buyers-guide</id>
    <published>2026-08-27T23:01:31+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:03:28+02:00</updated>
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    <title>Best Reusable Webcam Covers in 2026: A Buyer&apos;s Guide</title>
    <author>
      <name>TabTag</name>
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      <![CDATA[Best Reusable Webcam Covers in 2026 is a practical, honest comparison of physical webcam covers, software blockers, and DIY solutions — plus what to actually look for before you buy.<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/best-reusable-webcam-covers-in-2026-buyers-guide">More</a></p>]]>
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<p>If you've ever caught yourself instinctively glancing at your laptop's camera light, you're not alone. Webcam hacking incidents, video-call mishaps, and general privacy fatigue have made physical camera covers one of the most searched-for laptop accessories of the last few years. But not all webcam covers are created equal — and "just put a piece of tape over it" isn't quite the solution it used to be, especially on modern ultra-thin laptops.</p>
<p>This guide breaks down what actually matters when choosing a webcam cover, compares the main approaches available today, and gives you a straightforward checklist for making the right call. We'll use laptops as the main reference point throughout, since that's the most-searched use case — but everything here applies just as well to tablets, phones, and any monitor or all-in-one computer with a built-in camera.</p>
<h2>Why a physical webcam cover, specifically?</h2>
<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/laptop-with-code.jpg?v=1787860831" alt="laptop with code written on screen" style="float: none;"></div>
<p>Software-based camera blockers and OS-level permission controls are useful, but they share one structural weakness: they rely on trusting a system you can't fully see into. Permission settings can be bypassed by malware, forgotten after granting an app access, or simply misconfigured. A physical cover removes that uncertainty entirely — if the lens is covered, no software exploit in the world can capture an image through it. For a deeper look at why this distinction matters, see our article on <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/why-physical-privacy-matters" title="Why Physical Privacy Matters">why physical privacy matters</a>.</p>
<h2>The three main approaches, compared</h2>
<table style="width: 100%;" width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Approach</strong></td>
<td><strong>Reusable?</strong></td>
<td><strong>Residue-free?</strong></td>
<td><strong>Laptop-safe?</strong></td>
<td><strong>Design options</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reusable privacy stickers (e.g. CamTag)</td>
<td>Yes, hundreds of times</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Yes, ultra-thin</td>
<td>Wide variety</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tape or opaque stickers</td>
<td>No, single-use</td>
<td>No, often leaves residue</td>
<td>Risky if too thick</td>
<td>None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sliding plastic camera covers</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Depends on adhesive</td>
<td>Can be too thick for some laptops</td>
<td>Limited</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Reusable privacy stickers</h3>
<p>These are thin, adhesive-free films designed specifically for repeated use. Because they don't rely on a sticky adhesive, they can be peeled off, moved, and reapplied without leaving any residue behind — and because they're built thin from the start (0.1mm and thinner), they won't put pressure on your screen when the laptop is closed, which is a common concern with modern MacBooks specifically. They also work equally well across devices: the same basic sticker suits laptops, tablets, phones, and external monitors, just sized to match each camera. The tradeoff is that they typically need to be purchased rather than improvised from things you already own.</p>
<h3>Tape or opaque stickers</h3>
<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/person-applying-tape-to-cover-webcam.jpg?v=1787861691" alt="person applying tape to cover webcam" style="float: none;"></div>
<p>The classic DIY solution. It works in a pinch, but ordinary tape adhesive degrades and often leaves a sticky residue on the lens area over time, and repeated removal can affect the finish around the camera. It's also generally not reusable once removed.</p>
<h3>Sliding plastic camera covers</h3>
<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/plastic-camera-cover-slider.jpg?v=1787862865" alt="plastic camera cover slider" style="float: none;"></div>
<p>Small plastic clips with a sliding door. The sliding mechanism makes them reusable, but many leave adhesive residue behind when you want to remove them, and many are simply too thick to fit modern ultra-thin laptop lids without affecting how the screen closes — worth measuring before buying.</p>
<h3>Software-only blockers</h3>
<p>Not a physical product at all, but worth mentioning as the alternative most people already have access to via OS camera permissions. Useful as a first layer, but as covered above, it doesn't provide the same hardware-level guarantee.</p>
<h2>What to actually check before buying</h2>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Thickness</strong> — look for something roughly 0.1mm thick if you use a laptop that closes flush against the camera area. This matters most for laptops specifically; phone, tablet, and monitor covers have more flexibility since there's no lid pressing down on them.</li>
<li>
<strong>Reusability</strong> — adhesive-free designs can typically be removed and reapplied dozens or hundreds of times; adhesive-based ones usually can't.</li>
<li>
<strong>Residue</strong> — check whether the product is explicitly marketed as residue-free, especially if you plan to remove it often.</li>
<li>
<strong>Coverage size</strong> — make sure it's sized for your specific camera, not just your device type; camera lens diameters vary, and this applies whether it's a laptop, tablet, phone, or monitor.</li>
<li>
<strong>Ease of repositioning</strong> — during video calls, you'll want to move it aside quickly and put it back without hassle.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Our take</h2>
<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-with-webcam-cover-sticker.jpg?v=1787864235" alt="MacBook with webcam cover sticker covering the camera" style="float: none;"></div>
<p>For most people, a purpose-built reusable privacy sticker hits the best balance of protection, laptop safety, and long-term cost — you buy it once and reuse it indefinitely, without the residue problems of tape or the thickness concerns of clip-on covers. If you want to see what that looks like in practice, our <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="Shop CamTag reusable webcam privacy stickers">CamTag collection</a> consists of ultra-thin, adhesive-free designs in dozens of styles for laptops, tablets, phones, and monitors alike, or you can read more about <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/how-camtag-webcam-covers-work" title="How CamTag webcam covers work">how they work</a> first.</p>]]>
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    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/why-physical-privacy-matters</id>
    <published>2026-04-16T17:50:36+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T20:59:24+02:00</updated>
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    <title>Why Physical Privacy Matters–What Palantir Tells us About Surveillance</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
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      <![CDATA[In a world where surveillance is ubiquitous, understanding Why Physical Privacy Matters is essential. This article explores the significance of physical privacy in the digital age, emphasizing how webcam covers can safeguard your personal space amid advanced data gathering systems like Palantir. <p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/why-physical-privacy-matters">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/building-corner-with-surveillance-cameras.jpg?v=1776348462" alt="building corner with surveillance cameras" style="float: none;"></p>
<h2>Introduction: Surveillance is no longer just “online”</h2>
<p>When people think about surveillance today, they usually think about:</p>
<ul>
<li>social media tracking</li>
<li>data brokers</li>
<li>targeted advertising</li>
<li>government data systems</li>
</ul>
<p>But modern surveillance is no longer limited to what happens “in the cloud.” It now spans entire ecosystems—data aggregation platforms, AI-driven analytics systems, enterprise monitoring tools, and the devices sitting in front of us every day.</p>
<p>One of the most commonly discussed examples in this space is Palantir, a data analytics company known for building large-scale platforms used by governments and enterprises to process and analyze complex datasets.</p>
<p>While systems like Palantir operate at the data level, they highlight a broader truth:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The more powerful data surveillance becomes, the more important individual-level privacy protections become.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>And that includes something surprisingly simple: your webcam. <br></p>
<h2>1. What Palantir represents in the modern data ecosystem</h2>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/Large-scale-data-center-servers-representing-enterprise-data-analytics-and-intelligence-infrastructure.jpg?v=1776349818" alt="Large scale data center servers representing enterprise data analytics and intelligence infrastructure" style="float: none;"></p>
<p>Palantir is best known for building software platforms that help organizations integrate and analyze large, complex datasets.</p>
<p>These systems are used in contexts such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>defense and intelligence analysis</li>
<li>law enforcement support</li>
<li>enterprise operational decision-making</li>
<li>large-scale data integration across systems</li>
</ul>
<p>The key idea is not surveillance in the traditional sense, but data synthesis at scale—bringing together disparate information sources to find patterns and insights.</p>
<p>This reflects a broader trend in modern computing:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Data is no longer isolated—it is aggregated, correlated, and interpreted across systems.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>This evolution has led to growing public interest in questions like:</p>
<ul>
<li>How is data collected and stored?</li>
<li>Who has access to it?</li>
<li>What can it reveal when combined?</li>
</ul>
<p>But there is an important blind spot in most discussions about surveillance systems. <br></p>
<h2>2. The missing layer in the privacy conversation</h2>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/Close-up-of-laptop-webcam-highlighting-endpoint-privacy-and-device-level-surveillance-risk_59057871-8f08-4e0e-9a3a-157a21d6d806.jpg?v=1776350955" alt="Close-up of laptop webcam highlighting endpoint privacy and device-level surveillance risk" style="float: none;"></p>
<p>Most privacy discussions focus on:</p>
<ul>
<li>online behavior tracking</li>
<li>cloud data storage</li>
<li>platform-level surveillance</li>
</ul>
<p>However, there is a lower-level layer that often gets overlooked:</p>
<p>The devices we physically use every day.</p>
<p>Your laptop, phone, and smart devices are not just passive endpoints—they are active input/output tools that can include:</p>
<ul>
<li>cameras</li>
<li>microphones</li>
<li>sensors</li>
<li>background services</li>
</ul>
<p>Even if large-scale systems like Palantir operate on aggregated data rather than device-level access, the broader ecosystem of digital surveillance raises an important question:</p>
<p>What happens at the endpoint where data originates?</p>
<p>This is where physical privacy becomes relevant. <br></p>
<h2>3. Your webcam is a surveillance endpoint</h2>
<p><img style="float: none;" alt="smartphone with lock profile button visible on screen" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/smartphone-with-lock-profile-button.jpg?v=1776351708"></p>
<p>Your webcam is one of the most sensitive hardware components on your device.</p>
<p>It can be activated by:</p>
<ul>
<li>video conferencing apps</li>
<li>browser permissions</li>
<li>operating system services</li>
<li>malicious software (in worst-case scenarios)</li>
</ul>
<p>Even when systems are secure, the perception of risk matters. This is why many users take basic precautions such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>disabling camera permissions</li>
<li>using software-based controls</li>
<li>physically covering their webcam when not in use</li>
</ul>
<p>Why? Because software controls assume trust in the system.</p>
<p>But trust is not always enough.</p>
<h2>4. Why software-only privacy protections are incomplete</h2>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/Digital-cybersecurity-interface-representing-software-based-security-and-permission-controls.jpg?v=1776351316" alt="Abstract visualization of layered cybersecurity systems from data infrastructure to device-level protection" style="float: none;"></p>
<p>Software-based privacy tools are important, but they have limitations:</p>
<h3>1. Permission complexity</h3>
<p>Modern operating systems have layered permission systems that can be difficult to fully audit.</p>
<h3>2. User error</h3>
<p>Apps may be granted access unintentionally or forgotten after use.</p>
<h3>3. Malware risk</h3>
<p>In rare but real cases, malicious software can attempt to bypass user intent.</p>
<h3>4. Transparency gap</h3>
<p>Users cannot always see when hardware is active in real time.</p>
<p>This leads to a simple conclusion:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Software controls reduce risk—but they do not eliminate physical exposure.</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>5. Physical privacy: the simplest strongest control layer</h2>
<p> </p>
<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/ipad-camera-privacy-cover.jpg?v=1776353220" alt="ipad with camera privacy cover" style="float: none;"></div>
<p>Physical privacy solutions work differently.</p>
<p>Instead of relying on software permissions, they introduce a hardware-level block.</p>
<p>That means:</p>
<ul>
<li>the camera cannot physically capture an image</li>
<li>no software override is required</li>
<li>no permission system is involved</li>
<li>the user has direct, visible control</li>
</ul>
<p>This is why webcam covers remain widely used across:</p>
<ul>
<li>remote workers</li>
<li>enterprise environments</li>
<li>security-conscious users</li>
<li>privacy advocates</li>
</ul>
<p>They represent a fundamental principle:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>If a device cannot see you, it cannot record you.</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>6. Where CamTag fits into modern privacy hygiene</h2>
<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/phone-with-webcam-privacy-cover-camtag.jpg?v=1776353526" alt="phone equipped with reusable webcam privacy cover by camtag" style="float: none;"></div>
<p>CamTag is a reusable webcam privacy solution designed to provide a simple physical barrier for device cameras.</p>
<p>Unlike disposable stickers or adhesive covers, it is designed for repeated use and easy application across devices.</p>
<p>Ready to try it? <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="Shop CamTag reusable webcam privacy stickers">Shop the CamTag collection</a>, or learn more about <a href="/pages/what-are-camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="What Are CamTag Reusable Webcam Privacy Stickers?">what CamTag is</a> and how it works.</p>
<p>In the broader privacy ecosystem, CamTag sits in a category often called:</p>
<ul>
<li>endpoint privacy protection</li>
<li>physical device security</li>
<li>hardware-level privacy controls</li>
</ul>
<p>It does not replace software security tools—it complements them. <br></p>
<h2>7. The connection: from Palantir to personal privacy</h2>
<p>At first glance, a data analytics system like Palantir and a webcam cover may seem unrelated.</p>
<p>But they actually exist on the same continuum:</p>
<table style="width: 100%;" width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 20%;"><strong>Layer</strong></td>
<td style="width: 25%;"><strong>Example</strong></td>
<td style="width: 25%;"><strong>Risk Type</strong></td>
<td style="width: 30%;"><strong>Protection</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 20%;">Data systems</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">Palantir-like platforms</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">Data aggregation &amp; inference</td>
<td style="width: 30%;">Governance, access control</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 20%;">Software layer</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">Apps, OS permissions</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">Unauthorized access</td>
<td style="width: 30%;">Security settings, antivirus</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 20%;">Device layer</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">Webcam, mic</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">Physical capture</td>
<td style="width: 30%;">Hardware block (CamTag)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><br></p>
<p>The key insight is:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>As systems become more powerful at analyzing data, endpoint privacy becomes more important—not less.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Even if data is secure at the platform level, users still benefit from controlling what their devices physically capture.</p>
<h2>10. Conclusion: privacy is becoming layered, not binary</h2>
<p>Modern surveillance discussions often focus on large-scale systems and data platforms.</p>
<p>But real privacy is not one system or one tool—it is a layered approach.</p>
<p>Systems like Palantir highlight how powerful data analysis has become, but they also indirectly reinforce a simple truth:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Privacy is not just about protecting data—it’s about controlling exposure at every layer.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>And at the most basic physical layer, tools like <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="Shop CamTag reusable webcam privacy stickers">CamTag</a> help users maintain that control in a simple, visible, and reliable way.</p>]]>
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    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/how-camtag-webcam-covers-work</id>
    <published>2025-10-24T17:16:07+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:01:54+02:00</updated>
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    <title>How CamTag webcam covers work: instruction video</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Discover how CamTag webcam covers work with our simple video guide! These eco-friendly, adhesive-free covers protect your privacy effortlessly. Learn how to apply, remove, and reuse your CamTag for ultimate convenience. Ready to safeguard your camera?<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/how-camtag-webcam-covers-work">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">CamTag is completely adhesive-free and reusable, making it an eco-friendly way to protect your privacy. take a look at the video below about how CamTag webcam covers work or read through our easy-to-follow <a title="instructions" href="https://www.tabtag.com/pages/instructions">instructions</a>.<br><br></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">how to apply CamTag<br>
</h3>
<ol>
<li>make sure the surface around your device’s camera is clean and dry, with no dust, fingerprints or cleaning-detergent residue. </li>
<li>choose a sticker size that best fits your camera area from the <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="Shop the CamTag collection">CamTag set</a>. </li>
<li>carefully peel the CamTag from the transparent film and place it directly over the camera area or next to it if you prefer to keep the camera uncovered while still keeping the sticker nearby. <br>
</li>
<li>press down gently for a few seconds so the adhesive-free film makes solid contact.</li>
<li>now your camera is covered and protected until you’re ready to use it again.</li>
</ol>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">how to remove</h3>
<ol>
<li>when you want to use the camera, gently lift the CamTag by using your fingernail or slip a thin sheet of paper between the film and the device surface to avoid any damage. </li>
<li>after removal, store the CamTag on the side of your device (so it’s still attached but not covering the camera) or in its original packaging – this will keep the film clean for reuse. <br>
</li>
<li>the removal causes no residue thanks to the adhesive-free film used in CamTag. </li>
</ol>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">how to reuse</h3>
<ol>
<li>you can reuse your CamTag many times — the film is designed for repeated applications and removals. </li>
<li>to maximize reuse: keep both the sticky side of the CamTag and the device surface free of dust. If it gets dusty, you can rinse the sticker carefully with cold water, let it fully dry, and it’s ready again. <br>
</li>
<li>always apply on a smooth surface for best adhesion and longevity.<br><br>
</li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align: center;">Ready to protect your privacy? <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="Shop CamTag reusable webcam privacy stickers">Shop the full CamTag collection</a>.</p>]]>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/unauthorized-camera-access</id>
    <published>2025-10-08T13:09:53+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:02:47+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/unauthorized-camera-access"/>
    <title>Unauthorized Camera Access - Protecting Your Privacy</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
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      <![CDATA[In a world where unauthorized camera access can threaten your privacy, proactive measures are essential. Learn about alarming incidents involving stalkers and security flaws, and discover how covering your device cameras with products like CamTag can enhance your privacy protection.<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/unauthorized-camera-access">More</a></p>]]>
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<p>In today's interconnected world, the convenience of built-in cameras on laptops, tablets, and smartphones comes with significant privacy risks. Incidents of unauthorized camera access have been reported, highlighting the need for proactive measures to safeguard personal privacy.</p>
<h3>Real-World Incidents of Unauthorized Camera Access</h3>
<h4>Stalkers Using Bugging Devices and Spyware</h4>
<p>In 2018, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/feb/13/stalkers-using-bugging-devices-and-spyware-to-monitor-victims?utm_source=chatgpt.com" title="Stalkers using bugging devices and spyware to monitor victims" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> reported that stalkers were employing bugging devices and spyware to monitor their victims. These tools allowed perpetrators to remotely activate victims' devices, including cameras, to gather personal information without consent. Victims' groups warned that such monitoring devices and tracking software were readily available for purchase on popular websites, raising concerns about the ease with which individuals could invade others' privacy. <br></p>
<h4>Zoom's Security Flaws</h4>
<p>In 2022, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/16/users-of-zoom-on-macs-told-to-update-app-as-company-issues-security-fix" title="Users of Zoom on Macs told to update app as company issues security fix" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> highlighted a security flaw in Zoom's Mac application that allowed hackers to bypass protections and potentially install malware with superuser privileges. This vulnerability could have enabled unauthorized access to users' devices, including their cameras. The issue was discovered by security researcher Patrick Wardle and was presented at the DEF CON hacking conference. Zoom responded promptly by issuing a patch to fix the vulnerability, urging Mac users to update their applications to safeguard against potential exploits. <br></p>
<h4>Facebook's Password Storage Breach</h4>
<p>In 2019, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47653656" title="Facebook admits to storing millions of Instagram passwords in plain text" rel="noopener" target="_blank">BBC News reported</a> that Facebook admitted to storing millions of Instagram passwords in plain text. While the focus was on password security, this incident underscored broader concerns about unauthorized access to personal data, including camera feeds. The breach raised questions about the adequacy of security measures in protecting user information and highlighted the potential risks of unauthorized access to personal devices.</p>
<h4>Why Using covering the cameras on your devices Is Essential</h4>
<p>Given these concerns, it's prudent to take proactive measures to protect your privacy. One effective solution is covering the cameras on your devices with <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="CamTag reusable privacy stickers">CamTag</a>. CamTag is a reusable, adhesive-free privacy cover designed for laptop, tablet, and phone cameras. At just 0.1 mm thick, it meets Apple's MacBook specifications, ensuring a perfect fit without any risk of damaging your screen. Easy to remove when you need to record and put back into place when you're done, CamTag helps you maintain control over your camera access.</p>
<p>In conclusion, while technology offers numerous benefits, it's essential to remain vigilant about privacy risks. Using tools like <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/camtag-reusable-webcam-privacy-stickers" title="Shop CamTag reusable webcam privacy stickers">CamTag</a> can help safeguard your personal space from unauthorized surveillance.</p>]]>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/neon-yellow</id>
    <published>2024-05-29T20:00:10+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:05:26+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/neon-yellow"/>
    <title>Neon Yellow</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Get ready to elevate your style with our vibrant special edition Neon Yellow products! These stunning designs pop visually, ensuring your devices stand out like never before. Enjoy an exclusive 30% discount on all Neon Yellow items through June 2nd—experience the vividness for yourself!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/neon-yellow">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;">special edition</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">introducing our latest special edition: neon yellow! <br data-mce-fragment="1">your devices will stand out like never before.</p>
<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-adhesive-free-neon-yellow-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1716910156" alt="MacBook with neon yellow adhesive-free sticker" style="float: none;"></div>
<p style="text-align: center;" data-mce-style="text-align: center;">neon yellow designs truly pop, creating a striking visual impact. screens can't capture the full vividness of these acid colors—you have to experience them in real life. <br></p>
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<div style="text-align: start;" data-mce-style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.tabtag.com/products/reusable-sticker-full-moon?variant=48067455975754" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.tabtag.com/products/reusable-sticker-full-moon?variant=48067455975754"><img data-mce-fragment="1" style="float: none;" alt='neon yellow "full moon" reusable MacBook sticker tabtag' src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/full-moon-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_7de2a407-3a10-4cdd-8eb7-33e349bfdbfe_240x240.jpg?v=1716305135" data-mce-style="float: none;" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/full-moon-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_7de2a407-3a10-4cdd-8eb7-33e349bfdbfe_240x240.jpg?v=1716305135"></a></div>
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<div data-mce-fragment="1" style="text-align: start;" data-mce-style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.tabtag.com/products/reusable-sticker-line-pattern-4?variant=48584051032394" target="_blank"><img data-mce-fragment="1" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/PatternLines4-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716459201" alt='neon yellow "line pattern 4" reusable MacBook sticker tabtag' style="float: none;" data-mce-style="float: none;" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/PatternLines4-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716459201"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.tabtag.com/products/reusable-sticker-do-epic-shit?variant=48065942159690" target="_blank"><img style="float: none;" alt='neon yellow "DoEpicShit" reusable MacBook sticker tabtag' src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/DoEpicShit-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_c5003d40-2fe5-4a35-848f-c2cc52c0b66a_240x240.jpg?v=1716290121"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.tabtag.com/products/reusable-sticker-flash?variant=48604360278346" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/flash-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_e6d86a39-273e-45eb-9031-e628d59cf4bc_240x240.jpg?v=1716814649" alt='neon yellow "Flash" reusable MacBook sticker tabtag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.tabtag.com/products/reusable-sticker-panther?variant=48604388294986" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/Panther-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_a496d511-a4a1-4505-b919-e60d581ce111_240x240.jpg?v=1716816881" alt='neon yellow "Panther" reusable MacBook sticker tabtag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.tabtag.com/products/reusable-sticker-get-shit-done?variant=48067101458762" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/GetShitDone-neon-yellow-reusable-macbook-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716302447" alt='neon yellow "get shit done" reusable MacBook sticker tabtag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">treat yourself to neon tabtag with a 30% discount through June 2<sup>nd</sup>! just apply discount code <strong>NEON-YELLOW-30</strong> at checkout.</p>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><img style="float: none;" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/cat-paw-neon-yellow-camtag-blog.jpg?v=1716911238" alt="phone with neon yellow privacy sticker"></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">protect your privacy with CamTag. cover the cameras on your devices with our adhesive-free stickers. remove them to use your camera and reapply when you're done.</p>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://uo257zvjas5d5s3z-1048882.shopifypreview.com/products/reusable-privacy-sticker-star?variant=48067378676042" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/Star-neon-yellow-privacy-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716304175" alt='yellow neon "Star" reusable privacy sticker set CamTag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://uo257zvjas5d5s3z-1048882.shopifypreview.com/products/reusable-privacy-sticker-cat-paw?variant=48069751832906" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/CatPaw-neon-yellow-privacy-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716890479" alt='neon yellow "CatPaw" reusable privacy sticker set CamTag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<div data-mce-fragment="1" style="text-align: start;" data-mce-style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://uo257zvjas5d5s3z-1048882.shopifypreview.com/products/reusable-sticker-angle-brackets?variant=48075087413578" target="_blank"><img data-mce-fragment="1" style="float: none;" alt='neon yellow "angle brackets" reusable privacy sticker set CamTag' src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/AngleBrackets-neon-privacy-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716451490" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/AngleBrackets-neon-privacy-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716451490" data-mce-style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://uo257zvjas5d5s3z-1048882.shopifypreview.com/products/reusable-sticker-x?variant=48075119591754" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/x-neon-yellow-privacy-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716890750" alt='neon yellow "x" reusable privacy sticker set CamTag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://uo257zvjas5d5s3z-1048882.shopifypreview.com/products/reusable-sticker-slash?variant=48583953383754" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/slash-neon-yellow-privacy-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716890825" alt='neon yellow "slash" reusable privacy sticker set CamTag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://uo257zvjas5d5s3z-1048882.shopifypreview.com/products/reusable-sticker-skull?variant=48069987926346" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/skull-neon-yellow-privacy-sticker-600x600_240x240.jpg?v=1716890912" alt='neon yellow "skull" reusable privacy sticker set CamTag' style="float: none;"></a></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;">enjoy 30% off all neon CamTag through sunday, june 2<sup>nd</sup>! simply introduce discount code <strong>NEON-YELLOW-30</strong> at checkout.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">in case you'd like us to add a neon version of one of our designs, please <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/pages/contact">contact us</a> and let us know.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">thank you for your support and shopping small!</p>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/spaceblack</id>
    <published>2024-01-24T18:27:02+01:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:14:48+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/spaceblack"/>
    <title>Spaceblack</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Explore how stunning Spaceblack accessories can enhance your new MacBook! From stylish TabTags to sleek CamTags, discover designs that flawlessly match your device's metallic finish. Ready to elevate your tech aesthetic? Check out our Spaceblack collection!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/spaceblack">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Hopefully you had a great start into the new year! after a much-needed break, i've been working on some new stuff.</p>
<h3 data-sanitized-data-mce-style="text-align: center;" data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;">Spaceblack TabTag</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">When apple introduced new spaceblack MacBooks, i was curious to see if it was possible to replicate the shade and reflection properties of this metallic color. A couple of test runs later the results are looking great. see for yourself!</p>
<p><img data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-spaceblack-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1706116736" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-spaceblack-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1706116736" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-spaceblack-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1706116736" alt="spaceblack sticker on MacBook" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="button" href="/collections/reusable-macbook-stickers/spaceblack" title="shop spaceblack tabtag">shop spaceblack tabtag</a></p>
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<h3 data-sanitized-data-mce-style="text-align: center;" data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;">spaceblack CamTag</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">spaceblack designs look great as camera covers, too.</p>
<p><img data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/phone-spaceblack-privacy-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1706116736" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/phone-spaceblack-privacy-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1706116736" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/phone-spaceblack-privacy-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1706116736" alt="neon orange " get shit done apple sticker on a macbook data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="button" href="/collections/reusable-privacy-stickers-camtag/spaceblack" title="shop spaceblack CamTag">shop spaceblack CamTag</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">in case you'd like us to add a spaceblack version of one of our designs, please hit reply and let me know.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">thank you for shopping small and your support!</p>]]>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/neon-orange</id>
    <published>2023-10-10T12:24:46+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:15:14+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/neon-orange"/>
    <title>Neon Orange</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Explore the vibrant world of Neon Orange designs that will make your MacBook stand out! Our stunning stickers not only elevate your device's aesthetic but also provide privacy. Curious about customizing your own neon stickers? Check out the collection and make a bold statement!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/neon-orange">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">as you probably have noticed, we love to experiment with new colors and push the boundaries of what's possible.</p>
<p> <img data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" alt='neon orange "make your mark" MacBook sticker' src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/reusable-neon-macbook-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1696933181" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/reusable-neon-macbook-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1696933181" data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/reusable-neon-macbook-sticker-blog.jpg?v=1696933181"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">making neon orange designs has been a blast. screens don't quite convey how stunning acid colors look in real life.</p>
<p> <img data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" alt='neon orange "get shit done" apple sticker on a MacBook' src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-make-your-mark_cde9ad48-7caf-466c-940b-ab5a68b653aa.jpg?v=1696933239" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-make-your-mark_cde9ad48-7caf-466c-940b-ab5a68b653aa.jpg?v=1696933239" data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-make-your-mark_cde9ad48-7caf-466c-940b-ab5a68b653aa.jpg?v=1696933239"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="shop neon designs" href="/collections/neon-reusable-stickers" class="button">shop neon designs</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">in case you'd like us to add a neon version of one of our designs, hit reply and let us know.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">thank you, and happy autumn!</p>]]>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/ios-security-hole-found</id>
    <published>2023-09-14T12:42:52+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:12:41+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/ios-security-hole-found"/>
    <title>iOS security hole found: iPhone users should update immediately</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[A critical iOS security hole found requires immediate updates for iPhone and iPad users to protect against sophisticated hacking methods. Researchers warn of active exploitation via Pegasus software, which enables surveillance without user interaction. Stay safe and informed—update your device now!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/ios-security-hole-found">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<p data-mce-fragment="1"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/iphone-with-reusable-privacy-sticker.jpg?v=1694688073" alt="iphone with adhesive free, reusable privacy sticker" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/iphone-with-reusable-privacy-sticker.jpg?v=1694688073"></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Apple has rolled out a software update for iPhones and iPads in response to the discovery of a significant security flaw. Installing this update is essential for safeguarding your device against spying attacks.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The security vulnerability was identified by researchers from the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, who have reported that hackers are "actively exploiting" this weakness. As a precautionary measure, all users are strongly advised to update their devices immediately.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Hackers are breaking into devices via the commercial software Pegasus, developed and sold by the Israeli company called NSO Group. This allows them to activate the cameras, microphone, and access data saved on the devices. Pegasus is a sophisticated and targeted surveillance tool that has historically been used against specific individuals such as activists, journalists, and politicians. These individuals are typically more aware of their security risks, making it crucial for them to stay vigilant and update their devices promptly.</p>
<p>According to an article published in the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/iphone-15-release-date-ios-16-61-update-b2408390.html#" target="_blank" title="article about security hole found in iPhone" rel="noopener noreferrer">Independent</a>, a member of the staff at a US-based civil society organization with a global presence fell victim to the latest cyber-attack, as reported by Citizen Lab. This new exploit, named BLASTPASS, is particularly dangerous because it doesn't require any user interaction on their iPhone.</p>
<p>Over the past years, Apple and the NSO Group have been engaged in an ongoing battle to identify and rectify security vulnerabilities that could potentially enable the delivery of such malicious software.</p>
<p>Recent iPhone updates have introduced a "Lockdown Mode" designed to fortify the device's security by imposing additional restrictions. For instance, it prevents the automatic downloading of images that might contain spyware, which was the method used in this most recent security breach.</p>
<p>Security breaches do happen, unfortunately, that's why we recommed covering the cameras on your devices with <a title="about CamTag" href="/pages/reusable-privacy-stickers">CamTag</a>.  </p>]]>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/spacegray</id>
    <published>2023-04-21T15:24:58+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:14:09+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/spacegray"/>
    <title>Spacegray</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Discover the stunning emulation of Spacegray color tones for your MacBooks! Enjoy a 20% discount on our unique Spacegray designs this weekend by using code SPACEGRAY20 at checkout. Plus, our adhesive-free stickers can be applied, removed, and reused without leaving a mark. Check them out!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/spacegray">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<p> </p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="spacegray texture" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/spacegray-stickers-blog_ad780168-3b27-4a00-adfb-20134af23acd.jpg?v=1682072373"></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">it was not an easy task, but we finally managed to emulate the color tone of spacegray MacBooks. although the reflection properties between the printed color and anodized aluminum are slightly different, the result looks great.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">20% off special editions</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">enjoy 20% off <a href="/collections/spacegray-reusable-stickers">spacegray</a>, <a href="/collections/silver-reusable-stickers">silver</a> and <a href="/collections/luminescent-reusable-stickers">luminescent</a> designs all weekend!<br>pick your favorites and apply the discount code <strong>SPACEGRAY20</strong> at checkout.</p>
<p><img alt="reusable spacegray sticker on MacBook" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/yes-spacegray-preview-blog.jpg?v=1681829950"></p>
<p><img alt="spacegray designs: keep calm, make your mark, good enough" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/tabtag-laptop-stickers-spacegray-blog.jpg?v=1681829996"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">can't find a spacegray version of a design on our website?<br>please let us know via our contact form.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="button" href="/collections/spacegray-reusable-stickers" title="shop spacegray designs">shop spacegray designs</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">tabtag is <a href="/collections/spacegray-reusable-stickers">adhesive free</a>! apply, remove and reuse tabtag without leaving residue.</p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/glow-in-the-dark</id>
    <published>2022-11-25T11:00:00+01:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:18:57+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/glow-in-the-dark"/>
    <title>Glow in the dark</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Get ready to glow in the dark with our biggest sale of the year! Enjoy 30% off sitewide this weekend, including our exciting new glow in the dark laptop and privacy stickers. Don’t miss out, stock up on your favorites and apply code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout for these dazzling deals!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/glow-in-the-dark">More</a></p>]]>
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      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/bfcm-2022-blog-animated.gif?v=1681807709" alt="phone recording glow in the dark sticker on laptop"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">this will be our biggest sale of the year, so now's your chance to stock up! choose your favorites and apply the discount <span style="color: #83fcb9;"><strong>BLACKFRIDAY</strong></span> at checkout.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #83fcb9;"><strong>enjoy 30% off sitewide all weekend!</strong></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"> we're adding luminescent <a href="/collections/luminescent-reusable-stickers/tabtag" title="reusable laptop stickers tabtag">laptop stickers</a> and <a href="/collections/luminescent-reusable-stickers/camtag" title="reusable privacy stickers CamTag">privacy stickers</a> to our shop!</p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/silver-edition</id>
    <published>2022-07-18T09:03:05+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:26:01+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/silver-edition"/>
    <title>Silver</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Explore our stunning new silver CamTag and silver tabtag stickers, crafted with precision for a perfect fit on your devices. Don't miss our exclusive sale on glowing tabtag designs—limited stock available! Ready to enhance your style with these fabulous silver options?<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/silver-edition">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/silver-stickers-blog.jpg?v=1658126561" alt="silver sticker edition"></p>
<p>granted, it has been a while since our last newsletter. we value your time and only send updates when we have exciting things to share:</p>
<br>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">silver CamTag</h2>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/numbers-silver-set-privacy-sticker-phone-packaging-700x600.jpg?v=1658126826" alt="phone with silver privacy sticker"></p>
<p>we've experimented a lot in the past months. we played with special colors and switched to a dye cutting machine that cuts more accurately than ever before. <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/reusable-privacy-stickers-camtag/silver">silver CamTag</a> privacy stickers not only look gorgeous, they are spot on! </p>
<br>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">silver tabtag </h2>
<p> <img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/tabtag-laptop-stickers-silver-blog.jpg?v=1658127064" alt="silver macbook sticker designs"></p>
<p>we added new <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/reusable-macbook-stickers/silver">silver tabtag</a> designs as well, so you can decorate your devices without having to worry about residue in case you want to remove these <a href="https://www.tabtag.com/pages/reusable-macbook-stickers">adhesive free stickers</a> and apply them somewhere else.</p>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<p><a title="shop silver designs" href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/reusable-macbook-stickers/silver" class="button">shop silver designs</a></p>
</div>
<br>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">glowing tabtag sale</h2>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/glowing-macbook-stickers-sale-blog.jpg?v=1658127218" alt="glowing macbook stickers on sale">macbooks equipped with a glowing apple logo are disappearing, unfortunately. that's why we're offering all glowing tabtag designs at half price. we stopped making them, so get one while the stock lasts. </p>
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<p><a title="shop sale" href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/reusable-macbook-stickers/silver" class="button">shop sale</a></p>
</div>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/superheroes-by-plugyou</id>
    <published>2021-10-29T12:30:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:28:46+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/superheroes-by-plugyou"/>
    <title>Superhero designs by PlugYou to style your devices</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Discover how to transform your devices with vibrant superhero designs! Fan-favorite tabtag artist PlugYou showcases an exciting collection that includes reusable laptop stickers and privacy decals. Why settle for bland when you can sport your favorite heroes everywhere?<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/superheroes-by-plugyou">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/plugyou-stickers-superheros-blog.jpg?v=1635937022" alt="phone with superhero privacy stickers taking photo of laptop with batman sticker and comics"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">tabtag artist plugyou did it again! a big fan himself, he created a collection of his favorite superheroes.</p>
<img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/laptop-stickers-plugyou-blog_092f9982-c075-408d-a824-3b8e16592b5a.png?v=1635937172" alt="superhero designs as reusable laptop- and privacy stickers"> 
<p style="text-align: center;">now available as reusable <a href="/collections/reusable-macbook-stickers" title="tabtag reusable laptop stickers">laptop stickers</a> and <a href="/collections/reusable-privacy-stickers-camtag" title="CamTag reusable privacy stickers">privacy decals</a>. <br><br></p>]]>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/plugyyou</id>
    <published>2021-10-01T19:30:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:33:00+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/plugyyou"/>
    <title>Introducing PlugyYou</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Discover the creative world of PlugyYou, a talented Philadelphia designer with a passion for whimsical illustrations. Explore our fun, reusable laptop stickers and privacy decals that add a unique touch to your devices while showcasing pop-culture flair. Are you ready to elevate your accessories?<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/plugyyou">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/plugyou-stickers-on-phone-skateboard-blog.jpg?v=1634835223" alt="reusable privacy sticker designs by plugyou on phone"></p>
<p>PlugyYou is a Philadelphia-based product designer with over 15 years of experience in all things procrastinating, and a soft spot for illustration; in particular pop-culture references and characters.</p>
<img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/laptop-stickers-plugyou-blog.png?v=1634835284" alt="reusable laptop- and privacy sticker designs by plugyou">
<p>We are thrilled he created some really fun illustrations available as reusable <a href="/collections/reusable-macbook-stickers" title="reusable macbook stickers">laptop stickers</a> and <a href="/collections/reusable-privacy-stickers-camtag" title="reusable privacy stickers camtag">privacy decals</a>.</p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/tiktok-caught-spying-on-iphone-users</id>
    <published>2021-09-21T17:51:19+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:36:02+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/tiktok-caught-spying-on-iphone-users"/>
    <title>TikTok caught spying on iPhone users</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Have you ever felt your privacy was compromised? Recent reports reveal that TikTok has been spying on iPhone users by accessing clipboard data. With Apple addressing this vulnerability, it's vital for users to understand how to protect their personal information.<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/tiktok-caught-spying-on-iphone-users">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p> </p>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/tiktok-phone_bb6b5326-adcf-4843-aca9-184850efb349.jpg?v=1632239578" alt="tiktok app running on phone"></p>
<p>according to an article published in <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2020/06/26/warning-apple-suddenly-catches-tiktok-secretly-spying-on-millions-of-iphone-users/?mc_cid=305d2dfedb&amp;mc_eid=%5B41171666c9%5D&amp;sh=cd82c5b34ef0" target="_blank" title="Apple catches TikTok secretly spying on millions of iPhone users" rel="noopener noreferrer">forbes</a> social media app tiktok has been able to access information users copied to the clipboard, posing a serious privacy risk. countless other apps have been caught abusing users' privacy as well. </p>
<p>apple recently fixed the clipboard vulnerability issue, underlining the importance of protecting one's privacy. <br><br></p>]]>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/solid-color</id>
    <published>2021-09-13T11:33:15+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:38:56+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/solid-color"/>
    <title>Solid Color</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Discover our new CamTag designs in solid color options! Responding to popular demand, we've created sleek black and white sets perfect for privacy-minded consumers. Learn more about the importance of data security and shop our latest designs to enhance your privacy today!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/solid-color">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/privacy-cover-on-phone-blog.gif?v=1631524926" alt="hand holding phone with reusable privacy stickers"></p>
<p> a number of kickstarter backers asked for CamTag designs in plain colors. i made a few color sets including black and white and hope you like them.</p>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/privacy-sticker-basic-colors-blog.png?v=1631525093" alt="privacy sticker basic colors"></p>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<p><a title="shop new designs" href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/new-stickers-designs" class="button">shop new designs</a></p>
</div>
<p> </p>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<h3>privacy matters</h3>
</div>
<p><br>with the rise of google, facebook and amazon in recent years private companies are implementing surveillance and data collection technologies at a faster pace than governments are able to regulate them.</p>
<p>i wrote a blog post based on articles published in the guardian including a dystopian short film that made me more aware of the extent to which our data is being collected. <br><br></p>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<p><a title="read blog post" href="/blogs/blog/global-abuse-of-cyber-surveillance-software-uncovered" class="button">read blog post</a></p>
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<p> </p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/global-abuse-of-spyware-uncovered</id>
    <published>2021-09-09T12:18:15+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:46:36+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/global-abuse-of-spyware-uncovered"/>
    <title>Global abuse of spyware uncovered</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Discover the shocking truth behind the global abuse of spyware uncovered by the Guardian and other media outlets. This invasive technology, used by authoritarian regimes, raises urgent questions about privacy and democratic safeguards. Are we sleepwalking into a surveillance state?<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/global-abuse-of-spyware-uncovered">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p class="p1"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/phone-camera.jpg?v=1632240097" alt="phone with camera"></p>
<p class="p1">The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/pegasus-project" target="_blank" title="The Pegasus Project on The Guardian" rel="noopener noreferrer">Guardian</a> and 16 other media organizations brought to light that spyware sold by the surveillance company NSO, Pegasus, has been abused by authoritarian governments to target activists, journalists, and politicians globally.</p>
<p class="p1">Pegasus is a malware that allegedly can be secretly installed on a targeted phone with just a missed call, enabling to access photos, emails, turn on your cameras, record calls and activate microphones. This makes it more invasive and dangerous than the algorithms of Google, Amazon and Facebook, turning our phone into a spy in our pocket. Spyware as powerful as Pegasus not only threatens the user of each smart-phone, it puts their social, political and economical connections and democracy itself in danger.</p>
<p class="p1">A massive data leak contains a list of about 50,000 phone numbers of potential targets identified by NSO’s clients like the governments of Hungary, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Mexico and India. NSO claims to only sell their surveillance technology to governments that have been carefully vetted for their human rights record and for the purpose of tracking terrorists an criminals. Looking at some of the clients one might ask who decides over who these terrorists and criminals are.</p>
<p class="p1">In a recent interview with the Guardian whistleblower Edward Snowden states:</p>
<blockquote>
<p class="p1">The technology cannot be rolled back, technology is not going anywhere … it is going to be cheaper, it is going to be more effective, it is going to be more available. If we do nothing, we sort of sleepwalk into a total surveillance state where we have both a super state that has unlimited capacity to apply force with an unlimited ability to know and [therefore be able to] target [that] force – and that’s a very dangerous combination … This is the direction of the future.</p>
</blockquote>
<p class="p1">Surveillance technology cannot be rolled back, but it needs to be regulated and legislated. Only social pressure caused by informed citizens has the power to force governments into political action to create the legal boundaries necessary to protect democracy. <br><br></p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/ice-cream</id>
    <published>2021-08-13T04:00:01+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:50:01+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/ice-cream"/>
    <title>Sweet! Ice Cream designs</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Enjoy our Ice Cream designs with our exciting  sale that brings you sweet savings on all our products! Enjoy a juicy 50% discount on everything by using code SUMMER21. Don’t miss out on fantastic new Ice Cream designs—shop now and treat yourself this weekend!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/ice-cream">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/summer-sale-blog.gif?v=1628765869" alt="summer sale – ice cream privacy stickers"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">It's this time of year: sunshine, holidays, beach, ice cream... sweet!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">To make things even sweeter we just started our summer sale.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">50% off everything</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">enter <span style="color: rgb(46, 52, 56)">SUMMER21</span> for a sweet <span style="color: rgb(46, 52, 56)">50% discount</span> all weekend.</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><p><a title="shop new designs" href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/new-stickers-designs" class="button">shop new designs</a></p></div>]]>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/democracy-vs-surveillance-society</id>
    <published>2021-07-08T17:54:11+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:51:59+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/democracy-vs-surveillance-society"/>
    <title>democracy vs. surveillance society</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Are we living in a surveillance dystopia? This post delves into how private companies are rapidly accumulating personal data through surveillance practices, outpacing government regulations. Learn about the implications of surveillance capitalism and how we can challenge this system for a better future.<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/democracy-vs-surveillance-society">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4WTpO9y2Dh4" title="YouTube video player" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" width="700" height="394" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
<blockquote>
<p>after watching this short film on how much data private companies are able to gather about you (data that we willingly give them in some cases), you might be forgiven for thinking that, never mind some far flung future, we are living in a full-on dystopia right now. - jason kottke</p>
</blockquote>
<p>with the rise of google, facebook and amazon in the past twenty years private companies are implementing surveillance and data collection technologies at a faster pace than governments are able to regulate them. these companies are accumulating an unprecedented amount of user data, making huge profits off behavioral monitoring, analysis, targeting and prediction. dr. shoshana zuboff coined this undemocratic, exploitative and little understood practice <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/feb/02/age-of-surveillance-capitalism-shoshana-zuboff-review" target="_blank" title="Guardian article about Dr. Shoshana Zuboff's book &quot;surveillance capitalism”" rel="noopener noreferrer">surveillance capitalism</a>. this new form of exploitation doesn’t only monitor our private lives, it aims to shape, predict, direct and control every aspect of our everyday life.</p>
<p>we are no longer anonymous citizens. not only is our online behavior being traced, we are increasingly recorded on video and audio. while <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/c4288d72-a7d0-11e9-984c-fac8325aaa04" target="_blank" title="Finanicial Times articel about privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">china</a> is the global leader in video surveillance and facial recognition, observing and rating the behavior of their citizens, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f4779de6-b1e0-11e9-bec9-fdcab53d6959" target="_blank" title="Financial Times article about vidoe surveilance in London" rel="noopener noreferrer">london</a> has installed an estimated 420.000 CCTV cameras making it a test case for facial recognition in democracies. police and fire departments in the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/61968b3b-c093-4c4a-a7b7-29b565bc0bc0" target="_blank" title="US police and fire departments partnered with Amazon’s controversial Ring camera network" rel="noopener noreferrer">united states</a> have partnered with amazon’s controversial ring camera network.</p>
<p>with tech giants insisting that their technology is too complex to be legislated while  billions are spent in lobbying against transparency and privacy regulations, dr. zuboff makes a point that we and future generations must step up to the colossal challenge of breaking down this framework of total control – that is polarising world-views, increasing fundamentalism, and nurturing echo chambers and distrust – and work on a better future.</p>
<p> </p>]]>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/gradients</id>
    <published>2021-06-24T12:30:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:54:02+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/gradients"/>
    <title>gradients</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Explore the stunning world of gradient designs with our new black and white laptop and privacy stickers! Take advantage of our limited-time volume discount—up to 50% off your purchase! Plus, we now offer flexible shipping options. Don't miss out on these eye-catching pieces for your Macbook!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/gradients">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<div style="text-align: start;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/gradient-designs-blog.gif?v=1625737061" alt="animated gif showing black and white gradient designs" style="margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;"></div>
<p>during my career as a designer i have always been fascinated by gradients and the three dimensional effects that can be created with them.</p>
<p>minimal design is yet another passion of mine, so i created six new black and white gradient designs, available both as adhesive-free <a href="/collections/opaque-macbook-stickers" title="opaque macbook sticker designs">laptop stickers</a> and <a href="/collections/reusable-privacy-stickers" title="privacy sticker designs">privacy stickers</a>. <br><br></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">buy more / save more</h3>
<p>i just added a shop-wide volume discount that allows you to buy any combination of designs and products at a discount of up to 50%.</p>
<p>this is an experiment and i don't know for how long it will be running, so seize this opportunity to stock up on your macbook decals and privacy stickers.</p>
<table width="100%">
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<td style="text-align: right; width: 50%;"><strong>buy</strong></td>
<td><strong>save</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td>- 10 %</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td> - 20 %</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>- 30 %</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td>- 40 %</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td>- 50 %</td>
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<p> </p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">new shipping options</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">as of today, you can choose between shipping with or without tracking.</p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>without tracking / with tracking</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"> to austria € 1 / € 4</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">worldwide € 2 / € 5</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;">thank you for your support and happy summer!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>]]>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/should-you-cover-your-cameras</id>
    <published>2021-06-09T11:41:01+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:56:03+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/should-you-cover-your-cameras"/>
    <title>Should you cover your cameras?</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Should you cover your cameras? This blog post discusses why you should cover your cameras to prevent unwanted spying. From notorious hacks to mishaps with app permissions, discover how simple solutions like CamTags can secure your privacy and give you peace of mind.<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/should-you-cover-your-cameras">More</a></p>]]>
    </summary>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p class="p1"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/phone-eye-blog_c32b35c8-1140-4fd3-92f3-0d8b87f26268.gif?v=1623248756" alt="phone with eye moving on screen"> </p>
<p class="p1">since the revelations by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-surveillance" title="article in the Guardian about the revelations by Edward Snowden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">whistle-blower edward snowden</a> it is well known that intelligence agencies are engaging in surveillance on a global scale by activating other people’s cameras and recording them without their knowledge or consent. </p>
<p class="p2"><a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/410634/what-is-rat-malware-and-why-is-it-so-dangerous/" title="article explaining how Remote Access Trojans (RAT) work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">remote access trojans (RAT)</a> have been used for over two decades to gain control over stranger's cameras and spy on them. </p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-indicator-light-blog.gif?v=1623312272" alt="macbook with camera indicator light switched on and off"></div>
<p class="p2">even cameras built in apple’s macbooks that allegedly couldn’t be turned on without activating the indicator light were hacked, <a href="https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/36569" title="iSeeYou: Disabling the MacBook Webcam Indicator LED" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">disabling the indicator light</a> while the camera was recording.<br><b></b></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/app-asking-camera-permission_eacf0c44-85d1-43e7-b409-04d1931ac080.jpg?v=1623172535" alt="app asking camera permission to access the camera" style="float: none;"></div>
<p class="p2">many apps ask for permission to access the cameras on your phone or tablet. this means that these apps can secretly <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/26/ios-camera-permissions-abuse/" title="iOS camera permissions allow rogue apps to surreptitiously photograph &amp; video users" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">take photos or record you</a>. </p>
<h3 class="p1">why you should cover the cameras on your devices</h3>
<ol>
<li>security professionals do it<sup><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/06/21/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-tape-over-camera/" title="facebook mark zuckerberg tape over camera" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/14/fbi-director-webcam-cover/" title="fbi director webcam cover" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2</a></sup>
</li>
<li>computers, tablets and phones have been hacked before</li>
<li>camera vulnerabilities <a href="https://mashable.com/article/facetime-bug/" title="Disastrous FaceTime bug lets you spy on person you're calling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">happened in the past</a> and will happen again in the future</li>
<li>webcam access can be used by hackers to gain further control over your devices</li>
</ol>
<h3>here's what you get by using a CamTag</h3>
<p><a href="/collections/reusable-privacy-stickers" title="reusable privacy stickers and packaging"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/reusable-privacy-stickers_packaging-blog.gif?v=1623311369" alt="reusable privacy stickers and packaging"></a></p>
<ol>
<li>peace of mind. you can be sure that nobody can spy on you via the cameras on your devices when they are covered</li>
<li>a flexible way of protecting your privacy. CamTags are glue-free and can be applied and removed multiple times</li>
<li>a personal touch added to your devices. you can style your phone, tablet and laptop with a <a href="/collections/reusable-privacy-stickers" title="reusable privacy sticker designs">variety of designs </a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="/pages/reusable-custom-stickers" title="custom designed/branded CamTags"> custom branded CamTags</a> to showcase and strengthen your brand</li>
</ol>
<ul></ul>
<p> </p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/camtag-sets</id>
    <published>2021-04-21T17:00:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-28T21:58:38+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/camtag-sets"/>
    <title>CamTag Sets</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <summary type="html">
      <![CDATA[Discover the exciting new options we’ve introduced in CamTag sets following our Kickstarter campaign! We listened to your feedback and created mixed design sets that cater to your style. What designs do you want to see next? Share your thoughts with us!<p><a class="read-more" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/camtag-sets">More</a></p>]]>
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    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/phone-sets-blog_30300341-12ca-4057-a36d-c9c4a6ca553f.gif?v=1622646377" alt="phone with alternating privacy sticker designs, packaging showing mix design sets"></p>
<p>during our kickstarter campaign many backers wished for mixed design sets. we heard you and put together a few more.</p>
<p>what design sets would you like us to add? we'd love to hear your ideas.</p>
<p>just drop us a line <a href="/pages/contact">here</a>. </p>
<p> </p>
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  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/lets-stop-racism</id>
    <published>2021-04-20T16:30:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2021-12-03T16:49:38+01:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/lets-stop-racism"/>
    <title>let&apos;s stop racism</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p> <img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-reusable-sticker-stop-asian-hate-blog.gif?v=1622643741" alt="macbook with sticker black lives matter and stop asian hate "></p>
<p><a href="/products/reusable-sticker-black-lives-matter">black lives matter</a> – systemic racism unfortunately seems ingrained in our societies. too many black lives have been lost already.</p>
<p><a href="/products/reusable-sticker-stop-asian-hate">stop asian hate</a> – violent attacks on asian americans are on the rise since the start of the pandemic. from verbal attacks based on misinformation to physical violence, there have been thousands of reported cases recently.</p>
<p>we are against racism and discrimination of any kind. help spread the message with these macbook stickers! </p>
<p> </p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/time-of-hatching</id>
    <published>2021-03-24T18:33:18+01:00</published>
    <updated>2026-03-09T13:06:08+01:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/time-of-hatching"/>
    <title>time of hatching</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/easter-2021-blog.jpg?v=1616607101" alt="easter chick on phone and laptop"></p>
<p>developing a new product until it is ready to hatch takes longer than one might expect, especially during challenging times like the ones we all are currently facing.</p>
<p>together with our local manufacturing partner we have been testing alternative production methods to further improve our glue-free stickers. the results are very promising and we will share them with you soon. </p>
<p>since our crowdfunding campaign last spring we finished producing and sending all rewards to our backers. we are happy to announce that CamTag is now available on our website.</p>
<p>we created new designs and will keep adding more on a regular basis. </p>
<p> </p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/how-do-you-like-your-camtags-so-far</id>
    <published>2021-02-09T13:30:00+01:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-26T15:25:30+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/how-do-you-like-your-camtags-so-far"/>
    <title>How do you like your CamTags so far?</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/CamTag-photo-composition-blog.jpg?v=1615896294" alt="CamTag reusable privacy stickers on Instagram"></p>
<p><strong>Thank you for your patience and great feedback so far! I am glad that most of you are happy with their CamTags.</strong></p>
<p>Hopefully, by now all of you have received their CamTags and had the chance to try them out. In case you haven't received your reward yet, please write me via the <a href="/pages/contact">contact form</a> to find out what might have gone wrong and solve it.</p>
<h3>Issues and solutions</h3>
<h4>A few backers wrote me that some of their CamTags fell off after re-applying them to their devices.</h4>
<p>First, please make sure the camera on your devices is clean and dry. There shouldn't be any residues of cleaning detergent or alcohol left on the surface, because they might attack the adhesive film of CamTag and diminish the adhesion qualities. <br>Second, please apply and hold your CamTag for a few seconds so that the micro-suction cups on the adhesive film can do their magic and adhere themselves well.</p>
<h4>I was notified by a hand full of backers that their CamTag designs started to look scratched and fade after using them for some time.</h4>
<p>Unfortunately, new products sometimes show irregularities even after heavy testing. My production partner and I tried out many different printing techniques and protection layers in order to ensure CamTags look great even after heavy usage. Due to the manual application of the transparent protection layer it might be thicker on some CamTags than on others. We are currently testing an alternative production method to solve this issue once and for all.</p>
<p>In case some of your CamTag designs look scratched or started to fade, <span>please write me via the </span><a href="/pages/contact">contact form</a>. </p>
<p> </p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/all-camtags-sent-out</id>
    <published>2020-12-10T13:30:00+01:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-26T15:25:25+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/all-camtags-sent-out"/>
    <title>All CamTags sent out</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/done-on-phone-camtag-blog.jpg?v=1615896746" alt="glue-free privacy sticker on phone"></p>
<p>Hopefully this update finds you healthy and happy despite the challenging global circumstances.</p>
<p>The past month felt a little bit like a retreat. I spent every morning putting CamTags into envelopes and printing address labels, and every evening packing CamTags into their packaging while listening to an Italian podcast. I'm not so sure how good my Italian is at this point, but I'm happy to tell you that I managed to pack and send out all your rewards by the end of November.</p>
<h3>When will I receive my reward?</h3>
<p>In the past weeks I have received great feedback from those of you who already got their CamTags – thank you so much – while others have been asking about when they'd receive their rewards. During the ever shifting global circumstances caused by the pandemic it is not easy for me to estimate delivery dates. I sent out all rewards via priority mail, so in theory they should arrive anywhere in the world within 2 weeks.</p>
<p>Please bear with me as I will do my best to ensure that all of you receive their CamTag rewards, one way or the other. </p>
<p> </p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/black-friday-2-for-1</id>
    <published>2020-11-26T15:06:26+01:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-26T15:25:33+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/black-friday-2-for-1"/>
    <title>black friday 2 for 1</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/macbook-on-sofa-blog.jpg?v=1606399230" alt="MacBook with 2 for 1 tabtag" style="float: none;"></div>
<p dir="ltr">hopefully, you and your loved ones are doing fine during these uncertain and challenging times.</p>
<p dir="ltr">we are back with our black friday sale! seize the opportunity to get all our tabtag designs on our shop for <strong>2 for 1</strong> before the end of the month. just enter <strong>20BF2FOR1</strong> during checkout.</p>
<p> </p>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<p><a class="button" href="https://www.tabtag.com/collections/all-macbook-stickers" title="shop tabtag 2 for 1">shop tabtag 2 for 1</a></p>
</div>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/running-a-shipping-marathon</id>
    <published>2020-11-11T13:30:00+01:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-26T15:25:28+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/running-a-shipping-marathon"/>
    <title>Running a shipping marathon</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/camtags-drawer-blog.jpg?v=1615897011" alt="My living room drawer packed with CamTag glue-free privacy stickers"></p>
<p>Hopefully, this update finds you well and healthy during these unsteady times.</p>
<p>Here in Vienna, the past weeks have been rather crazy, the city suffered a terrorist attack the day before entering its second lock-down.</p>
<p>While I do have an amazing production partner, tabtag is a one-man show and I am packing and shipping out your rewards full-time from home. It feels like running a marathon :)</p>
<p>Some of you have already received their CamTags and so far feedback has been great!</p>
<p>I am confident that I will be able to pack and send out all remaining rewards via priority mail by the end of this month. It is very humbling that you are eager to receive and try out your CamTags, however, please consider the extreme challenges we all are facing and bear with me for just a few more weeks. </p>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/camtag-starting-to-ship</id>
    <published>2020-10-12T13:30:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-26T15:24:09+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/camtag-starting-to-ship"/>
    <title>CamTag starting to ship</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p>We hope you are healthy and doing fine under the current circumstances.</p>
<p>CamTag is coming together well. We are busy producing and packing and will start shipping out your rewards in a week. In case you moved you can update your shipping information until October 19th.</p>
<h3>Most surveys completed</h3>
<p>A couple of months ago we published an update asking you to fill in a small survey in order to verify your reward, choose your design(s) and introduce your shipping address. There you can also upgrade your pledge level or add additional items to your existing pledge.</p>
<p>Most of you have completed your survey via Crowd Ox, thank you! If you haven't filled it in yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. In case you haven't received it, please check your spam folder. It is necessary that you complete your survey in order for us to be able to produce and send your rewards.</p>
<p>We are excited to bring you CamTag!</p>]]>
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  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/production-is-on-the-way</id>
    <published>2020-09-08T13:30:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-26T15:24:16+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/production-is-on-the-way"/>
    <title>Production is on the way</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p>Autumn is approaching fast and we are busy producing all CamTags and packaging. So far we are satisfied with the outcome. </p>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0104/8882/files/packed-CamTag-Mixed-Design-Sets-blog.jpg?v=1615897564" alt="packed CamTag Mixed Design Sets"></p>
<p>We had to push back production a bit due to COVID caused delays as we were waiting for some of the required material to arrive. However, now production is on the way and we are confident that we will be able to start sending out your rewards in October.</p>
<p>Before we start shipping out your rewards we will publish another update giving you a time-window to update your shipping information in case it changed. </p>]]>
    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <id>https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/preparing-camtag-for-production</id>
    <published>2020-08-06T13:30:00+02:00</published>
    <updated>2026-08-26T15:24:11+02:00</updated>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.tabtag.com/blogs/blog/preparing-camtag-for-production"/>
    <title>Preparing CamTag for production</title>
    <author>
      <name>volker lobmayr</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
      <![CDATA[<p>Hopefully you are having a great week and enjoying summer!</p>
<p>Most of you completed the survey you received via Crowd OX. Thank you! In case you haven't completed your survey yet, please do so as soon as possible. We need this so that we can produce and send your rewards. </p>
<h3>Final preparations before we start production</h3>
<ul>
<li>we have been trying out different options of matt transparent protective layers and will select the best looking and most durable version shortly.</li>
<li>we are tweaking the packaging to further improve it and make sure it lives up to your and our high quality standards.</li>
<li>we are currently configuring all designs for production. If you pledged for a Custom CamTag reward and completed your survey we should have received your design file and sent you a digital preview. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Production and delivery</h3>
<ul>
<li>we are commencing production this month.</li>
<li>in September we will start sending out your CamTags. We will give you a heads-up just before that so that you can update your shipping information if needed.</li>
<li>we built in some wiggle room to make sure you receive your rewards as planned in October.</li>
<li>if you have any questions please take a look out the FAQs and feel free to get in touch.</li>
</ul>]]>
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