StarTech.com MacBook Pro privacy screen ZDNET's key takeaways The StarTech.com MacBook Pro privacy screen is available on Amazon for $45.
It's easy to apply, and a perfect way to add extra privacy to your laptop.
It will reduce brightness, and it's not suitable for photo/video editors who need accurate color. $45.52 at Amazon
I spend quite a bit of time on my laptop in public, from coffee shops to public transport. No matter where I go, I can't help but notice other people trying to sneak a peek at my screen. I can hardly blame them; after all, we've become so conditioned to looking at screens. It's tempting.
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Short of typing "stop looking at my screen" in a huge font size, a less passive-aggressive alternative is to add a privacy screen, and I've finally found one I'm happy with: the StarTech.com MacBook Pro privacy screen with a double-sided gold filter.
I get a bit apprehensive before installing any kind of screen protector or filter, as I've had so many bad experiences -- from getting adhesive stuck to my hand, to trapping huge chunks of debris between the screen and the film I'm applying.
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This kit, however, was easy to install and comes with everything you need in the box. There's a microfiber cloth for cleaning the screen, and transparent, residue-free adhesive strips for affixing the filter to the screen. Oh, and there's the filter itself.
No more snooping! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
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