# Do I really need a webcam? Yes, yes I do – here are 3 reasons why

> In all my years of life, the thought of adding a webcam to my computer hadn’t once occurred to me. I’ve always just stuck with my built-in laptop camera and hoped for the best, and in fairness, that’s usually done an OK…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/speakers/3-reasons-to-buy-a-webcam?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689b8928851dee1cb4f82c34)
- **Published:** 2025-08-12
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #laptops #cameras #webcam #reasons #adding #always #built #calls
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