Every 30 seconds, a new picture is taken and send to my server (when I have my webcam on). The picture above refreshes automatic every 30 seconds. My webcam above is a Java-applet. If for some reason, a simple gray area is visable, it means you're not able to see java-applets. Reason is because you are behind a fire-wall or proxy-server, and he blocks all applets. Or your browser is not Java-compatible. Try then the non-Java pop-up webcam, this reloads automatic every 30 seconds. Want to see the Java version in a pop-up, to keep it in the corner of your screen, choose the remote webcam. Some technical information: I have a Philips ToUcam XS and use ConquerCam software.