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 ...

The camera app is one of the most frequently used apps on smartphones — and Windows also has a camera app. Microsoft has greatly improved it via online updates. You can easily find it in Windows 11 ...