Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated instructions ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

There are tons of ways to transfer data from the real world to your phone, and QR codes are one of them. This nearly 30-year-old technology comes in clutch today, and it’s pretty simple to use.

Scanning a QR code with your Samsung phone is as simple as pointing your camera at the code. Once the code registers, tap the website that appears outlined in yellow on your camera display.

“QR codes have become a silent gateway for cybercriminals. Unlike traditional phishing emails, where people have learned to ...

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I'm looking for a combination of Android tablet and app that will unlock, open a scanner app, take a photo to scan, and then open the resulting URL in a browser in the shortest amount of time possible ...

McAfee’s upgraded Scam Detector now uses real-time QR and message scanning to stop modern scams before you click.

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