# DIY Privacy Monitors This Hack Lets You Hide What's on Your Computer Screen From Everyone But You By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-privacy-monitor References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/05/custom-privacy-computer-glasses.html) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Privacy-monitor-made-from-an-old-LCD-Monitor/?ALLSTEPS) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Tracking Privacy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-apps.md) - [Secure Screen Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-screen.md) - [Eye-Friendly Monitor Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannspree-hybri-monitor.md) - [Screen Privacy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealthly.md) - [Transparent 4K Computer Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-instruments-phantom.md) - [Privacy Blur Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-it.md) - [Cute Webcam-Covering Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cover-me-camera.md) - [Two-in-One Desktop Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-24b1d5600.md) - [Portable Clip-On Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowview.md)