Newsweek is employing QR codes to point readers to online videos in the latest issue of the magazine. Here's a quick "How To" guide for the amateurs.

QR codes can house a whole lot of data, from the URL of a webpage or service, to where to directly download an app. Here's how to scan them.

iOS 11’s Camera app now automatically recognizes QR codes, those square sets of black rectangles that contain URLs, Wi-Fi connection details, contacts, and much more. Here’s how to create and deploy ...

Another quick and accessible way to scan a QR code on your laptop is via a desktop QR code reader. You'll find several good and free options from the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store.

A plethora of third-party apps will create QR codes for you as well, covering everything from contact cards to websites to app links.

QR Code No Ads, as the name implies, is ad free. QR Droid is a QR code scanner app specific to Android devices, while QR Reader for iPhone is for iPhone users.

Quick Scan QR Code Reader. This is also a convenient app for reading retail barcodes, though it usually requires you to watch a video advertisement before seeing results. Scandit Barcode Scanner.

The Search button, marked with a magnifying glass, launches the app, and the Vision button, marked with an eye, launches the QR code reader function.

It’s a snap to scan QR codes, because Apple built a QR code reader right into the camera. Simply open the camera app, hold the rear-facing camera steady so the QR code is clearly visible.