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Mic-Lock® Windows/Linux/Ubuntu FAQs

How to Test on Laptops

How to Test Mic-Lock 35mm Microphone Blocker Single-ended - Laptop. Use “Voice Recorder” a free app for recording audio. Plug in the Mic-Lock and the recording will show a flat waveform – nothing is being recorded with Mic-Lock plugged in. Remove the

Does Mic-Lock work on Linux OS?

Yes, it will work with Linux as long as the host or computer has a 3.5mm microphone or headphone input jack or a USB C port.

My Windows PC has a 3.5mm mic jack and another mic next to the webcam. Will Mic-Lock disable all mics?

Yes, it disables the audio to and from the device.If it's an internal mic on the Windows PC, just plug in Mic-Lock into your 3.5mm jack and it will functions as an active mic but no audio input signal will be allowed.Any computer can only have one ac

When I plug it into my Windows Laptop, it asks if the device is a line in, mic in, headphones, headset (with microphone), speaker out. Which one do I pick?

When you physically plug in Mic-Lock the computer will automatically default to it as the new audio device.If you get that dialog box after connecting Mic-Lock please tap "headphones".

If someone is able to hack into my PC, why won't they be able to bypass the default mic settings?

Yes, if someone hacks into your computer or PC they can change settings.  You can also see the changes which is a sign that your device has been hacked.  Mic-Lock will still work because hackers use software robots to find "activity." If you have Mic