There are plenty of ways to scan QR codes on a laptop, but you may not realize how easy it is to do with a little help from software or apps.

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Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using iPhone or Androids.