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.

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 ...

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 ...

If your computer shipped with an installed webcam, the camera should be operational when you first boot your machine. However, if you have installed an external webcam to your computer, the machine ...