You probably already know how to scan a QR code with your phone. It's simple enough: just open the camera app, point your phone at the code, and tap the link. What if you're on your computer, though?

QR codes can house a whole lot of data, from the URL of a webpage or service, to where to directly download an app. Here's how to scan them.

QR codes are designed to be scanned using a camera, such as those found on your smartphone. QR code scanning is built into many camera apps for Android and iOS. QR codes are most often used to ...

QR codes are designed to be scanned using a camera, such as those found on your smartphone. QR code scanning is built into many camera apps for Android and iOS.

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

Video Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to safely scan a QR code using your iPhone Scanning a QR code doesn't take third-party app. CyberGuy shows you how to scan using your iPhone.

It couldn’t be any easier to set up and use—with one small caveat. WhatsApp is currently testing the QR code feature, which means you won’t see it in the stable version of the app.

QR codes existed long before smartphones, and your device can scan them right out of the box. Here’s how to use this helpful feature without third-party software.

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