You can test your webcam online or using programs that come with Windows 10 or your Mac. You don't have to wait for a video call to find out there's a problem with your webcam - test it ahead of time.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Restart your computer. Plug your webcam into another available USB port. Check your webcam cable. The cable might be damaged. Test your webcam on another working computer. The above steps will let you ...

If you are part of the Windows Insider Program on your Windows 11 PC, you may know all the new features that Microsoft rolls out through the insider channel. The latest version of the Insider Preview ...

Many people choose webcams over the built-in PC camera because of the extra functionality that comes with them for video conferencing, capturing images and videos, and other uses. Likewise, as more ...