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.

This summer's Windows 10 update will add QR codes to the Blue Screen of Death. Smart idea or just more frustration?

Whether you need to scan a QR code, or you want to create a QR code of your own (for a wifi network, a contact card, or anything else), you’ve got a variety of options to pick from.

You don't need your phone to open a QR code. 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 ...

Opening Scan brings you directly to a full screen scanner to quickly scan barcodes and QR codes for their data. Anything you scan will be saved in your history for later retrieval.

You should be vigilant when it comes to QR codes, but don't be afraid to scan them.

Apps, techniques, and tricks you can use to scan or create QR codes on Windows Phone.