The best webcam to buy right now

If you don’t already have a laptop with a built-in webcam — or the one on your laptop isn’t very good — you might need a standalone webcam. Maybe it’s to be able to show your face during work or school. Maybe it’s for chatting with friends or for side projects, like livestreaming or recording yourself.

Before I show you my favorite options, there are some clever routes to take that don’t require you to buy a webcam. You can use…