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Windows 11 may introduce an onlooker detection feature that uses gaze detection to enhance privacy in public spaces. This capability, reportedly called Onlooker Detection, aims to protect users from visual hacking in environments like trains, airports, and open-plan offices. The feature would rely on hardware such as cameras to detect when someone is looking at your screen, potentially triggering privacy measures. While details remain unconfirmed, gaze detection in Windows 11 could represent a significant step forward for security-conscious users who work in shared or public settings. The feature's exact requirements and availability are still uncertain, but it highlights Microsoft's focus on privacy and user protection.
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Windows 11 Onlooker Detection: The Future of Privacy in Public Spaces
As the boundaries between work, leisure, and travel continue to blur, our reliance on portable computing devices such as laptops has never been greater. With this increased portability comes a heightened concern about privacy: public spaces like trains, airports, coffee shops, and even open-plan...- ChatGPT
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