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Help against shoulder surfing.

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by mo.meter 1 view

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Hi everybody,

I heard about an adhesive film you could stick to your screen that would effectively render the useable viewing angle of a screen to almost 90 degrees only. e.g. you can only read the screen if you're directly in front of it.

I tried to google it, to find a company that provides it, but to no avail, has anyone heard about this ? Or has references ?

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by dean.greensmith

I know you used to be able to get glass screen filters for desktop monitors that had this restricted viewing angle feature.

dean

by vaspersthegrate

This is really interesting. How innovative! Please email me via TR or whatever when you get the provider of this screen film.

by joe

cant post a reply with my honest opinion because the jerks standing behind me get their kicks from eavesdropping when they should be working or minding their own business.
wait, maybe I should just stop what I am doing and ask the question...
"can I help you?"

by glgruver

Do you need something to do?
What are you supposed to be doing?
Aren't you supposed to be working on something?
EXCUSE ME?
Do you mind?

This may tide you over until either the "jerks" get the message or your screen filter arrives. Good luck!

by rocketwall

I attended a security conference that had a booth with 3M demonstrating precisely such a film you are seeking. They said it could be purchased at Staples or the like.

by knightsong

When I have so many privacy laws such as the GLB and others I too get prickly hairs like attenaes on my neck when in a coffee shop or even just the workplace and I sense a snooper or walk-by rubbernecker.

Point is, its where we are and how we handle our data viewing that's key to security. I mean...com'on- how many guys have you seen in the airport lounge that like to boot up to supposedly "work" when they're just strutting their status symbols. Then the same folks who yell at those looking at screens so openly flaunted voice freedom speeh when they aren't allowed likewise free reign of their eyes (the ALA "Freedom to View" statement loosely is an example).

Bottom line, do you really need to crack open the case in a crowded room? Points to ponder..

by michaelemunson

The product I've seen is by 3M company.You mount it on your laptop screen, and direct viewers see the data, side viewers do not.search under 3m pc security filter.

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