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Public PC privacy screen setup

by MASTER

Install and align a privacy filter on a public-facing PC to reduce shoulder-surfing risk. Use when deploying or replacing a monitor in a shared or public area.

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Public PC privacy screen setup

Install and align a privacy filter on a public-facing PC to reduce shoulder-surfing risk. Use when deploying or replacing a monitor in a shared or public area.

⏱ 21 min ★ Medium
Target

The public-facing monitor lacks a privacy filter and the full screen is readable to nearby passersby.

Obstacle

Uneven bezel edges and limited clearance behind the screen make placing adhesive tabs flush difficult, causing the filter to sit misaligned or tilt. Fingerprints and dust on the glass and adhesive surfaces reduce clarity and adhesion.

Expectation

The privacy filter is mounted centered and flush to the monitor and limits readable viewing to approximately a 30-degree cone directly in front of the screen.

Materials
  • • Adhesive mounting tabs — 4 pcs
  • • Screen cleaning wipes — 2 wipe
Tools
  • • Privacy filter (compatible size) — 1
  • • Microfiber cloth — 1
Steps
  1. 01
    Confirm size and mounting area
    Measure the monitor active display and check bezel edges to confirm the correct privacy filter size and where tabs can attach without blocking vents or sensors.
    ⏱ 3 min
  2. 02
    Clean screen and bezel
    Power off the monitor and wipe the visible display and bezel with an alcohol wipe then dry with the microfiber cloth until no smudges or dust remain.
    ⏱ 4 min
  3. 03
    Prepare mounting tabs
    Place adhesive mounting tabs at the four corners of the bezel aligned with the display edges and press each tab firmly for 10 seconds to secure.
    ⏱ 5 min
  4. 04
    Align and attach filter
    Hold the privacy filter centered over the screen using the display edges as guides, press the filter onto the mounted tabs, then remove any protective film from the filter surface.
    ⏱ 6 min
  5. 05
    Verify viewing angles and adjust
    Stand at 15°, 30°, and 45° from center at eye height to confirm text is unreadable off-angle; if light leaks or tilt appear, reposition tabs or re-center the filter.
    ⏱ 3 min