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    Question Elgato Facecam webcam freezes when I'm gaming ?

    Hey, Can anyone shed me some light on how to troubleshoot my webcam freezing when gaming? If I Alt+Tab of my game and it background limits to 30fps or if I sent the in-game max fps to 30fps it's fine and the webcam is smooth. However, I don't really fancy playing a 2024 title in 30fps...
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    Question Will a 4080 SUPER (Founders Edition) easily swap with a 4070 Ti FE? [Black Ops 6 122 FPS?]

    Howdy! I recently was able to bag myself a 4080 SUPER Founders Edition. However, will I need to change the cable routing behind or can I use my existing 4070 Ti FE cable and be a instant swap - old GPU out and new GPU in? Hopefully Black Ops 6 runs better on a 4080 SUPER cause 122 avg FPS...
  3. Hallow69

    Question How do I fix my webcam (Windows 11 driver issue)

    Hello everyone, I have a Lenovo FHD 300 webcam. A few months back my webcam decided to stop working out of the blue. whenever I use my camera, the light turns on but there is no image, and even after I close the app the camera continues to be in use (the light keeps blinking) for some reason. I...
  4. Hallow69

    Question Webcam lighting up but no image

    Hello there! I have a Lenovo 300 FHD webcam. I've had it for about 2 years now, it used to work fine until last week. Then one day out of the blue, it just decides to stop working. The power light works, the in-use light lights up everytime I open the camera app, but there is no image. I'm...
  5. PsychoPsyops

    Question OBS Scene Transition with webcam ?

    Hello all, Having an issue where my webcam source does not reactivate properly when switching scenes in OBS studio. The webcam is a Logitech BRIO 2022. Scene A has a webcam source with 1080p res, that I use for streaming games. Scene B has a webcam source with 4K res, that I use for a full...
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    Speaker and microphone can't be found

    The problem was fixed by manually installing graphic card drivers, and manually installing webcam drivers.
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    Question what's the best webcam for multiplayer gameplay videos?

    im trying to record great video quality for 4 player gameplays in my fifth-wheel trailer which has low light. i currently have the logitech c920 which everyone says is the best but i seriously doubt that. i always have to set my camera up from a distance of 10 feet or so to get everyone in the...
  8. qe3q

    Question New Webcam changes saturation by itself and then freezes ?

    I just bought a new Webcam (Hoopson WC-002) and when i try to use in any application it changes the saturation to black and white after a couple of minutes and then after a couple more minutes it freezes. System info: I'm using Windows 10 not sure what else is relevant here I already tried...
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    [SOLVED] Logitech HD C270 works on zoom but not discord or windows camera app

    Hey. So I recently purchased a new webcam and I wanted to be able to use it to stream to my friends and hop on video calls. However, when I plugged it in and tried to turn on my camera, I got an infinite loading screen or just a black screen depending on the app. I've tried updating device...
  10. TBC29

    Question Microphone only recognizes PC sound but doesn't pick up my voice at all ?

    I am plugging earbuds with built in microphone to my PC. I tried to video call my friends and they're saying that my voice is breaking up and have static noises. I realized that my PC only picked up my built in microphone from my webcam and not from my headset. My PC has separate microphone and...
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    Question Usb webcam is not being detected in desktop pc

    I have a plug and play usb webcam for my desktop pc. It is not being detected. Nothing is showing up in device manager and camera app also can't find any camera device. The webcam perfectly works with my laptop. My desktop motherboard is Msi mpg x570 gaming pro carbon wifi with AMD ryzen 5 3600...
  12. TripOnSpot

    [SOLVED] Webcam and xlr mic not working on usb hub

    Is there a USB hub that delivers enough bandwidth to use an xlr mic and webcam simultaneously, or do I need to use two different ports? If I do need to use two different ports, are there any options that make it so I can have an on and off switch for the two different ports without having a...
  13. ThisIsNotJP

    [SOLVED] Logitech BRIO 4K Webcam causing games to stutter

    Hi guys I am having a really weird problem, so I run a fairly high end build I'll post the specs below and I recently just bought the Logitech BRIO 4K Webcam which is a fantastic cam for streaming! Ever since I've had to plugged in I notice especially playing FPS games that when I move my...
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    [SOLVED] Permanently change (logitech) webcam Names

    I have 3 Logitech 920 webcams I am using to watch my property. How do I permanently change the names of the cams (i.e. backyard, driveway, frontyard). I any software I use they are all listed with the same name. Any and all help will be appreciated. Regards, Erik
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    [SOLVED] Use external monitor's camera as webcam (Windows 10) ?

    Is there a free and wireless program that can be used to make a Galaxy Tab A (10.1, 2019) an external monitor for a Windows 10 PC? It's also important that the program must be able to use the tablet's in-built camera for Discord and Google Meet (etc.). (I'm currently using Spacedesk.net, but it...
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    Question Webcam automatically turns off in low light conditions on Asus X415JA-EK508T laptop ?

    Hi everyone, I recently purchased this laptop and have been using Discord to do video calls with the webcam and at a certain time of day when the light gets too low the camera automatically shuts off. I have tested this with the built in Camera app of Windows 10 as well as Discord by turning...
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    [SOLVED] Can Webcam & RAM be shifted from Laptop to Desktop?

    Hi, My Dell Laptop's motherboard got fried rendering it useless. I have now shifted to a Lenovo Desktop. Is it possible to use the LAPTOP's integrated webcam on the Desktop? Any steps on how to connect? Can the laptop's RAM be used in the Desktop? Unable to find any article/video on...
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    [SOLVED] Webcam Not Working

    I know this has been posted many times, but I just can't seem to get this to work despite my efforts. I have a AUKEY PC-LM1 USB camera that I borrowed from my dad, which has been working just fine on his computer. When I plug it into my pc it is immediately recognized but when I go into the...
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    [SOLVED] Looking for a good webcam (and program) for body photography ?

    I fully realize how the title makes it sound like I'm trying to get into the onlyfans business, but this is actually a health matter, believe it or not. You see, I want to start screening myself for potential melanomas. I won't go into uncalled-for detail, but some of the moles on my body feel...
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    [SOLVED] Camera keeps "turning itself off", not working ?

    Ok, so I posted this before and no one answered. It's getting worse so I hope someone can help. My camera has randomly just been going out. I keep having to do a system restore to get it back on. I tried F10 to turn the camera on and off, and it still does nothing, even when on. It's like the...
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    [SOLVED] Webcam Mic obly activates with a loud noise then quits after few seconds...

    Hi I got a plug and play Trust webcam (driverless) with integrated microphone. Problem is that video works Ok but mic only seems to activate with a loud noise and then cuts out after a few seconds. I ran trough all settings etc that were suggested by Trust and on Windows forums but still no...
  22. G_spray

    [SOLVED] Sharing Webcam to streaming pc?

    Wierd question, i just set up my 2 pc streaming setup, gaming pc is has a rtx2080 with i9 9900k, second is a i7-4790k with an 1060 6gb. the question is this, with my rtx i can use nvidia broadcast, to blur or remove my background on my webcam, on my 1060 i cant, is there any way to to send this...
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    [SOLVED] Webcam isn't being detected

    I just got this plug and play camera (driverless), but when I'm connecting it to my pc it isn't being detected. In device manager, there are 2 (for some reason) devices called WEBCAM and I can't seem to find fitting drivers, anything in the camera's box that will help me. When I tried connecting...
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    Question Pixelated Discord Camera/Webcam if camera resolution is above 480p ?

    Recently I've been using Discord camera/webcam a lot but the problem is the output to my friends is pixelated but not on my end. I even tried using another discord account to test the quality and watch the stream on my main account and the quality is okay. I use a Canon EOS 550D with EOS Webcam...
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    [SOLVED] Logitech C920 Stopped Working

    First time poster here. Start with specs of computer I suppose: CPU: i7 8700k MOBO: Aorus Z370 Gaming 5 RAM: G.skill trident z rgb 3200mhz 32gb GPU: MSI Seahawk 1080ti PSU: EVGA G3 650W I went on vacation over the weekend and came back trying to stream some more and low and behold my webcam is...
  26. Omnigash

    [SOLVED] New webcam won't work on new secondary PC ?

    Recently bought a generic plug and play webcam and my new secondary PC won't recognise it, however, it works perfectly on my main machine. Did a clean Windows 10 installation, tried updating the drivers, but the thing just won't work. Can you guys help me? Secondary PC that the webcam won't...
  27. TheOfficialAK

    Question Best app to simulate green screen for webcam?

    I was using Snap Camera but recently it's been freezing upon startup and is unusable. Does anyone have any free alternative that doesn't have watermarks? I need it for work since my background at home is messy af. Thanks in advance!
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    [SOLVED] How can I use my Point and shoot Camera as a Webcam?

    I have camera from Panosonic LUMIX. The model is DMC-TZ25. It has a HDMI port too. I want to use it as a webcam. I've a tripod too. The ports in the camera are a HDMI port, a charging port(micro USB type. Please tell me how can I use it as a Webcam? But please note that I don't want to buy or...
  29. Muwolfwarrior

    [SOLVED] Webcam keeps crashing my pc

    I bought this new pc for gaming and other stuff and got the c270 logitech webcam, was working properly for its first few days then this problem started happening yesterday, on startup or later on when using the pc when i try to use my webcam at all my pc just crashes and freezes and needs to...
  30. lordas

    Question Webcam Works on desktop but not in browsers

    Hello ! Ive recently run into a problem that has kept me awake the past few nights I have a Satellite C55-A-100 windows 10 64bit, the camera app from the microsoft store detects my camera and works fine ,even the indicator led turns on . But when I try to use the camera on the web for...
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    Question Plugging in Camera to PC causes audio to cut out in games

    As the title states, when I plug in my webcam (A Raleno c30) into one of the USB ports in my motherboard, the audio cuts out in games like Rainbow six siege, and is noticeable in discord calls as well. I know its the webcam because as soon as I unplug it, the audio returns to normal, no issues...
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    Question Logitech C920S Users, your thoughts please.

    Title gives a pretty good picture of what im after, I am looking to buy a new webcam as I don't believe going down the "expensive camera" route is worth it for personal use. I have taken a look online and the Logitech C920S keeps coming up as a recommended purchase, I would like to get peoples...
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    [SOLVED] Display with built-in speakers + webcam

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a new display, and since I don't have a lot of space in my desk, I move quite often and I'll be glad to remove some wires from my current build, I would like to try a display with built-in speakers and webcam. It doesn't need to be anything high-end, just decent...
  34. ashlynthecat

    [SOLVED] Several problems with my laptop: cameras not attached, internet only working through VPN, and internet only working in browsers

    My Samsung Series 5 notebook has run into several problems. I have my firewall and anti-virus off. First, I got the 0xA00F4244 "no cameras are attached" error when trying to use my webcam. My webcam has worked in the past, but I don't know when exactly it stopped working because I haven't tried...
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    Question small cameras for apartment security

    Hello, I'm looking for some beginner advice on buying and setting up some cameras. The reason is the landlord of my apartment has been entering the apartment when I'm not there. I have no idea what it should cost for something that works. I'm looking for something fairly low-budget if...
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    [SOLVED] Strange USB Port Issues

    Hi All! I'm not sure where to stick this thread. So please direct me if there's a better place. My Windows 10 PC has 6 USB 2.0 slots and 2 USB 3.0 slots. A few days ago I noticed transfers from my external HDD to my flash drive were incredibly slow. They only really worked when connected to...
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    [SOLVED] Old Webcam not working

    I have an old webcam that also has a microphone inside it somewhere. I tried setting it up with my PC but i cannot find the right drivers. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling it in device manager, I've tried using driver detection softwares. There is no serial number or any information...
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    [SOLVED] Webcam only turns on when I restart my laptop

    Webcam only turns on when I restart my laptop Hey all. I have a Dell Inspiron i5559-7080SLV which for a while now has had a webcam problem. If I want to do anything with the webcam, like Skype, or using the facial recognition to log in, I have to restart the laptop and that’s only when it will...
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    [SOLVED] wireless notebook cam for win 10

    Hi all, I am looking for a wireless notebook cam to be connected to a windows 10 computer. Purpose is that I want to support an elderly person from remote. For this, I want to enable him to take the cam and point directly on certain objects he is having problems with in his apartment. For...
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    [SOLVED] Can I connect the Logitech Streamcam (webcam) into my PC without USB C?

    I have USB 3.0 and HDMI, but no USB C. What adapter do I need? Thanks!