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.

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.

How to scan a QR code on an Android phone As QR codes have become more common, more manufacturers have built QR scanners directly into the default camera app.

They make life easier by letting you access links, download files, or make payments with just a quick scan. But what if the QR code you need to scan is on your phone itself?

The letters contained a QR code to download a weather app, but in reality it was a ruse to spread malware.