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 ...

In this post, we will see how to fix error code 0xA00F42A0 <SceneSwitchFailed> in the Windows 11 Camera app. If your laptop camera is not working, you are not alone ...

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 ...

Let’s be honest: Many Windows PCs don’t have great webcams. The webcam is often an afterthought where manufacturers cut costs when putting together laptops. And, if you have a desktop PC, you might ...

Testing a webcam seems easy enough: Assemble a bunch of them, use them to take photos or video, and compare the results. But it’s worth it to go further. When recommending a webcam, I want it to do ...