Pair your camera and laptop to look sharper at your next Zoom meeting

That tiny camera built into your laptop isn't great. If you have a digital camera lying around and want to look better in video chat, it's time to hook it up to your computer. — dpa

Better image quality, the ability to zoom or use blur effects without compromising on quality – there are lots of reasons to hook up your camera and computer with a USB cable, especially if you regularly use video chat for work.

Of course, if you want to use your camera as a high-end webcam for Zoom or Skype meetings, it will depend on the camera's manufacturer, model and lens.