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 ...

Skype is commonly used for both video conference calls for business and personal chats, but no matter how you're using the program, it's a good idea to do a camera test before you make or receive a ...

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 ...

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