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 ...

A big part of video conferencing etiquette is making sure your equipment works before your meeting starts. And that includes your webcam. There’s no reason to run into unexpected and disruptive video ...

Modern webcams come with a host of settings you can adjust to customize your image quality, lighting, white balancing, and focus, among others. What you can change and by how much will depend on ...

As explained earlier, the primary cause of blurry pictures or videos by a webcam is the dirty camera lens. If the lens of your webcam is dirty, clean it with a soft lint-free cloth. This will fix the ...