Can I restrict web cam use?

brseeley · brseeley #1 (**permalink**)

06-13-2008, 01:07 AM

I am a teacher with 14 brand new imacs in my lab. Is it possible to restrict the use of the built in web cam with a password or something? Although the cam has some great educational uses it tends to be quite distracting and wastes a great deal of student learning time.

xstep · xstep #2 (**permalink**)

06-13-2008, 01:57 AM

You could use the Parental controls for each account and restrict access to iChat and Photobooth, and other apps if needed. Leopard (10.5) has this ability, I can't recall if Tiger does.

Martin. · Martin. #3 (**permalink**)

06-13-2008, 01:57 AM

tell the kids you will make them clean all the imacs if they use the cameras lol.

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brseeley #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 13, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1 Mac Specs: Lots of stuff	06-13-2008, 01:07 AM I am a teacher with 14 brand new imacs in my lab. Is it possible to restrict the use of the built in web cam with a password or something? Although the cam has some great educational uses it tends to be quite distracting and wastes a great deal of student learning time.
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