kentich.hashnode.devYour Video Call App is a Surveillance Tool. Take Back Your Privacy.We’ve been sold a lie. We were told that turning on our cameras was about “connection” and “engagement.” But strip away the corporate goodwill, and the reality is far uglier. The Status Quo: The Panopticon in Your Laptop The concept of panopticon is...Dec 1, 2025·3 min read
kentich.hashnode.devStop Choosing Between Presence & Privacy. You Can Finally Have Both.The Status Quo: A No-Win Situation You join the daily standup. Your manager asks, "Can everyone please turn their cameras on? It’s just better for connection." You feel the familiar pang of anxiety. Do you: A) Click "Start Video" and spend the next 1...Oct 16, 2025·3 min read
kentich.hashnode.devRemote Work’s Dirty Secret: We’re All Lonely. Virtual Frosted Glass is the Silent Fix.We traded cubicles for freedom. Commutes for comfort. But we silently traded something else: the hum of human connection for the hollow ping of a Slack notification. We’re more connected than ever, yet a staggering number of us are raising our hands ...Sep 22, 2025·3 min read
kentich.hashnode.devThe Shame-Free Way to Be "Present" on Camera (Hint: It Involves Virtual Frosted Glass)The Status Quo: The Unspoken Rule of Video Calls You join a meeting. The first thing you do? Your eyes dart to your own video feed. Is my hair okay? Is that a weird shadow? Is my bedroom visible behind me? You quickly hit the "Blur background" button...Sep 12, 2025·3 min read
kentich.hashnode.devThe Benefits of Virtual Frosted Glass in Video Meetings for Software DevelopersIn an era dominated by remote work, maintaining effective communication and collaboration among software developers has never been more crucial. Video conferencing has emerged as a staple tool for facilitating virtual interactions, but standard video...Jul 29, 2025·4 min read
