DIY Privacy Monitors

This Hack Lets You Hide What's on Your Computer Screen From Everyone But You

This DIY privacy monitor lets you make it so you can keep embarrassing Google searches or other sensitive material to yourself. This computer screen hack means the contents on your LCD monitor are hidden from any viewer but you. While you can buy a privacy monitor from an electronics store, this DIY project posted by Dimovi (an Austin based electrical engineer) on Instructables will save you money and awkward moments.

By using an old LCD monitor, super glue, paper towels, screw driver, pair of old glasses, x-acto knife, paint thinner or other solvent you have a DIY privacy monitor. Whether you want to hide banking information, adult entertainment or late night WebMD searches, following these easy instructions will help you out.

DIY Privacy Monitors
Opportunity to create affordable and customizable privacy monitors that protect sensitive information on computer screens.
Hackable Electronics
Emerging trend of using existing electronic devices to create innovative hacks or modifications, such as DIY privacy monitors.
Personal Data Protection
Increasing importance of safeguarding personal information prompts the development of privacy-focused solutions like DIY privacy monitors.

Who This Affects Most

Electronics Manufacturing
Disruptive innovation opportunity to manufacture and sell privacy monitors that cater to different consumer needs and preferences.
DIY and Maker Market
Opportunity to cater to the growing community of DIY enthusiasts by offering DIY privacy monitor kits or related accessories.
Cybersecurity
Opportunity to develop and market privacy-enhancing solutions to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or surveillance.
SCORE
5.7 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 83%
Activity 81%
Freshness 8%

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