BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Technology Reporter

We’ve all been in a Zoom or video meeting where someone pops on camera and… well, it isn’t

great. The laptop is down so low you’re looking straight up their nose. The lighting is dim or

harsh. And the background looks like a storage room or a tornado aftermath.

The good news is that improving the way you look and sound on video calls is surprisingly easy,

and the holiday season is the perfect time to find deals on gear that makes a big difference.

A built-in laptop webcam may be serviceable, but if you want to look more polished, a dedicated

camera is the way to go. Brands like Sony and Canon make compact models that plug directly

into your computer. They produce a cleaner, sharper image and can soften the background

without the distra

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