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.

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.

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.

Do you want to pay for coffee without tapping a grimy screen? Here’s how to use your iPhone or Android phone to scan QR codes.