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.

The camera on Windows 11/10 usually works by default; however, if the integrated Camera or Webcam is not functioning in your Windows 11/10 laptop or PC, this troubleshooting guide will help you ...

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 ...

You can turn on the camera on your Windows computer immediately using the built-in Camera app. If the camera on your PC isn't working, it might not be enabled, or ...

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 ...

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 ...