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 ...

In this GBM Shortcut, I test out the web cam on the Lenovo IdeaPad U110. You’ll immediately notice that the voice and video are initially out of sync, then get better as the recording goes on, and ...