Big Brother is watching you

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d000hg replied

30 September 2020, 16:49
Originally posted by fullyautomatix View Post

'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots' - BBC News

I have got to say, working for him must be loads of fun. I bet he watches you even when you go to the loo making sure that you are not checking tik tok vidoes while sat on the loo.

How do you take a screenshot of someone going to the toilet from their PC?

This is actually pretty common, if you use sites like UpWork you can turn this on. It takes a shot ever 5 minutes or so.
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Zigenare replied

30 September 2020, 06:30
Originally posted by fullyautomatix View Post

'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots' - BBC News

I have got to say, working for him must be loads of fun. I bet he watches you even when you go to the loo making sure that you are not checking tik tok vidoes while sat on the loo.

"With seven employees based in India, he says the software ensures "there is some level of accountability" and helps plug the time difference."

I doubt he'd get away with that level of scrutiny in this country - unless he ran a sweat-shop in Leicester... #JustSaying
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ladymuck replied

29 September 2020, 21:53
I'll just buy the blow up autopilot from Airplane. That's probably more productive than I ever would be
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BR14 replied

29 September 2020, 20:44
Aye, - right!
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Paddy replied

29 September 2020, 20:43
Originally posted by BR14 View Post

I'd be out if someone even thought about it. FFS!

No, I would write an app that simulates key strokes and mouse movement with a fake webcam of some ugly...

Last edited by Paddy; 29 September 2020, 20:48.
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BR14 replied

29 September 2020, 17:58
he's probably Swiss.
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NotAllThere replied

29 September 2020, 17:50
It's a reflection of his own mindset. He wouldn't be reasonable at work if not monitored, so he has to monitor others.
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SueEllen replied

29 September 2020, 17:42
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

I just read that. Gave me the creeps. That and I'd be out of a job if anyone monitored me throughout the day.

I often have to walk around to think. I would be sacked thought I probably lose it first.
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BR14 replied

29 September 2020, 17:29
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

I just read that. Gave me the creeps. That and I'd be out of a job if anyone monitored me throughout the day.

I'd be out if someone even thought about it. FFS!
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DoctorStrangelove replied

29 September 2020, 17:27
The chap was waffling about it on the 6 o'clock news just now.
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ladymuck replied

29 September 2020, 17:25
I just read that. Gave me the creeps. That and I'd be out of a job if anyone monitored me throughout the day.
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fullyautomatix started a topic Big Brother is watching you

29 September 2020, 17:09
Big Brother is watching you

'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots' - BBC News

I have got to say, working for him must be loads of fun. I bet he watches you even when you go to the loo making sure that you are not checking tik tok vidoes while sat on the loo.
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