A computer’s camera can be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, or to conference with coworkers. However, there may be times when you need to make sure your camera is working properly. Here’s how to check your computer camera.

The first thing you’ll need to do is open up your computer’s webcam software. This can usually be found in the Accessories folder in your Start menu. If you can’t find it there, you can search for “webcam” in the Start menu.

Once you’ve opened up the webcam software, you should see a live view of …