Do you want to quickly scan a QR code, but cannot find your phone? Then follow this easy guide to Scan QR Codes on Windows 11/10 PC.

Scanning a QR code without your phone requires a little help from Google or a webcam.

QR codes are used for everything from opening a restaurant menu to making payments: just point your camera at the QR code, and your phone will automatically open the relevant page.

Ever wonder what those weird black-and-white square codes are? Here's how to read them with an iPhone, a BlackBerry, or an Android smartphone.

That means that what QR codes and URL shorteners offer in terms of convenience costs us in terms of security. So how do you know if a QR code or short URL is safe to use?