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Photos taken with Windows’ built‑in Camera app should appear in your Camera Roll folder inside the Pictures library, but when that folder is moved, removed, or permissions change the app can stop saving new images — this feature walks through exactly how the Camera app saves files, how to...

If your Camera Roll folder has gone missing in Windows 11, you can usually bring it back in minutes and get the Camera app saving photos and videos normally again — this guide shows exactly how, why it happens, and the safest steps to restore or relocate the folder so you don’t lose future...

Windows 11 ships with a crowd of first‑party apps that many users never open — and in 2024–2025 Microsoft itself has begun pruning that list, retiring or de‑prioritizing several built‑ins while leaving others as optional annoyances you can safely remove to reclaim space and clarity. Background...

The latest Windows 11 Insider build 27902, released in the Canary Channel, exemplifies Microsoft’s current approach to pre-release software: subtle iteration coupled with ongoing ecosystem refinements. While this update may appear modest on the surface, seasoned Windows observers know that every...

Here is a summary of what's new in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27902 (Canary Channel), based on the official announcement: Major Points Changes and Improvements The build brings a small set of improvements and fixes to enhance the experience for Insiders. Fixes File Explorer: Fixed an...

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Webcams have moved from being quirky add-ons for early internet chatrooms to essential hardware for business professionals and remote workers alike. As digital communication has grown, so has our reliance on these unassuming lenses perched atop monitors and nestled in laptop bezels. Yet, a...

The Camera app in Windows isn’t just a tool for snapping pictures—it’s a gateway to video chats, document scanning, and augmented creative experiences on your device. Whether you're a casual user or a tech enthusiast, knowing how to quickly access your camera can streamline your daily workflow...

Have you ever felt the mild panic of wanting to hop into a video call or snap a quick pic for work or leisure only to realize you’re fumbling around looking for your camera app? Fear no more, as I'm here to walk you step-by-step into the virtual world of Microsoft’s built-in Camera app for...

In this digital age, effective photography and videography play a vital role in communication and social interaction. Whether for business presentations or personal social media updates, capturing quality images and videos is essential. Windows 11 has embraced this need by integrating a...

Microsoft is set to enhance the webcam functionality in Windows 11, allowing users to utilize their webcams across multiple applications at the same time. This new feature was unveiled in the latest Dev build, 26120.1542, which provides Windows Insiders an exciting opportunity to test out this...

Rollout of Android Phone Camera Integration for Windows Insiders Latest Development Windows Insiders are in for a treat as the capability to leverage an Android phone or tablet camera within any video application on a Windows 11 PC is gradually making its way to all Insider Channels. Key...

Hello Windows enthusiasts! Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25182 to the Dev Channel. Here's a detailed breakdown of what's new, improved, and what's still a work in progress. Key Highlights Build Expiration: This build's expiration date is now set for September 15...

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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21390 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Changes and Improvements As part of our ongoing iconography improvements, Task Manager and MSI installers now have new Fluent icons. You can now set Windows Terminal...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21376 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 21376 Updated Segoe UI font We are introducing Segoe UI Variable which includes an optical axis so that font outlines can scale seamlessly from small...

I have been invited to create a video music history lecture discussing several composers - the video made via my Windows 10 Camera app. Problem #1: how to momentarily replace my video image with a photo each time a composer being discussed (but with the lecture audio still sounding). Problem...

Network cameras, which are Internet Protocol-based cameras that transmit video data over a local area network (LAN), are becoming increasingly prevalent – especially in surveillance and security scenarios. Windows now allows users to associate network cameras to their PC, enabling photo capture...

Hi guys, A week ago my 3yo Toshiba Satellite's webcam stopped working. It's been coincident with a Windows and Skype updates which I often use with the webcam. I have tried the Windows Troubleshooting option, and also going into the Device Manager to uninstall the device, reboot and reinstall...

Link Removed High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDR) is a technique that uses multiple exposures of the same shot in order to reproduce a greater dynamic range of luminosity than is possible with standard digital imaging or photographic techniques. The Universal Windows Platform (UWP) empowers you to...