Microsoft surface laptop cameras as security cams? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Beamin
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2018, 08:28:12 am
content: I bought one of those new Microsoft surface PC(lap top and tablet keyboard comes off) running windows 10 pro, with the camera in the front that faces you like every other lap top, and one on the other side like in an iPhone. Is there a way to have a motion activated record function that will turn one or both on? I need to see what my roommates boyfriend is doing covertly. Putting a laptop with two cameras would be perfect as it would cover the whole room.If not I need some sort of web cam I can plug in that does motion activation record.

author: MrMobodies
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 05, 2018, 02:40:34 am
content: I found Genius NVR. Maybe you can give that a go.The old community edition allowed you the use of more cameras but the new one only allows you two.You can setup another user account as an administrator, install Genius NVR and it will run as a service and won't show up on the tray of the other account.I think it does motion recording. You can find cameras, add with community edition and select the ones that say 0.0.0.0 direct show.I have just tested it and it picked it the built in usb camera from laptop.It needs activation but no email required.https://geniusvision.net/community-platform.htmlDon't forget to clear your history and remove the tor browser files and application data files when you are finished.You need to remove the shortcuts, start menu stuff of course and perhaps rename the the folder and program name (shut it down first) and service in registry, and also find the keys in registry remove it so it don't show up in "Programs and features" to keep it disguised. Also reduce the quality of the recording so it doesn't take up much cpu time, disc bandwidth and limit the recording space so it is not noticable.I am not sure yours has a led that lights up when the camera is on.It won't record when it goes into sleep and not without changing the take timers.He might find out and get suspicious if he starts a video chat and finds that the cameras are in use.There is video lan where you can try running them under task scheduler or a service with the parameters on starting it:Another idea is finding a rootkit based tool on the Tor network somewhere that will work, stay hidden and will allow you to view a lot more remotely.

author: Beamin
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2018, 02:49:35 pm
content: Quote from: MrMobodies on December 05, 2018, 02:40:34 am

author: Beamin
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 07, 2018, 02:52:07 pm
content: Quote from: MrMobodies on December 05, 2018, 02:40:34 amThis is being installed on my lap top that will be sitting in the living room with the lid open and will be password protected, so it looks like I just left my lap top out with the lid open and its in sleep mode. They aren't going to mess with the lap top, or if I am worried about them coming in my bed room, I will just leave the lap top open with the rear camera facing what I want to record so it looks harmless. Interesting to install on others computers though I could set up old lap tops and make a network of them to see whats going on.