ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Webcam

Okay kiddo, so you know about cameras that take pictures, right? A webcam is a camera that can take pictures or videos, but it's special because it can attach to your computer so you can see the pictures or videos on your screen.

You can use a webcam to do things like talk to your friends on video chat or take pictures of yourself. It's like having a camera right on your computer!

Webcams are usually attached to the top of your computer screen or laptop. Some webcams are built-in to your computer already, so you don't need to attach anything.

Webcams need to be connected to your computer in order to work. Sometimes they use a special cord that plugs into your computer's USB port, and sometimes they can connect wirelessly using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Overall, a webcam is just a special camera that connects to your computer so you can take pictures and videos on your computer screen instead of just in your hands.
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