Other apps (Zoom, Slack, FaceTime, Discord) can lock the camera.
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Many modern laptops (like Lenovo, HP, and Chromebooks) have a physical slider or a dedicated keyboard button that kills the camera feed [1.2.1']. Look for a red or amber light near your lens. Other apps (Zoom, Slack, FaceTime, Discord) can lock