Cameras, even those in phones, brag about megapixels and lens specifications — but laptops? Not so much. There’s a reason computer companies don’t say much about the webcams that come built into the ...

As more and more people work from home, there is an increase in demand for webcams, which allow them to connect remotely with their colleagues via web conferencing software. People who own desktop ...

There are good reasons to use an external webcam with your iPad. Here's why and how. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac A trick you might have missed with the release of iPadOS 17 is support for external USB ...

To use a Pixel phone as a webcam on a Windows or Mac computer, ensure your phone runs Android 14 (Pixel 4a 5G or later). Connect it to the computer using a data-capable USB-C cable. In the USB ...

Apple has expanded the capability of its Continuity Camera feature this year with macOS Ventura and iOS 16. Now users will be able to use iPhone as Mac webcam for a high-quality, wireless experience.

If you’ve recently joined the work-from-home brigade, you’ve probably discovered the joy (or pain) of using video conferencing apps like Zoom, Skype and Google Hangouts. You may also be meeting up ...

Do you use a laptop or desktop computer at work? If so, you may need a webcam from time to time. But what if you do not have one? Or what if your built-in webcam is bad or broken? There are many ...

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

When it comes to video conferencing on a Mac, Apple seems frustratingly in the dark. The company that made it such a priority nearly 20 years ago with the iSight camera, and brought video calls to our ...

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.