QRGen blog
Practical QR code advice beyond the basics: scanning, choosing the right kind of code, staying safe, and putting codes to work in the real world.
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📱 How to scan a QR code on iPhone and Android
No app needed: open your camera, point, and tap the banner. Plus Wi-Fi codes and what to try when a code won't scan.
🔄 Static vs dynamic QR codes: which do you actually need?
One lasts forever and can't be edited; the other can be changed but depends on a paid service. A checklist for choosing before you print.
▦ QR code vs barcode: what's the difference?
Grid vs lines, phone vs till scanner, carried meaning vs database lookup — and a simple rule for which one fits your job.
🛡️ QR code safety: spot fake and malicious codes
Quishing, stickered-over signs, lookalike addresses — the two-second preview habit and warning signs that keep a scan safe.
🍽️ QR codes for restaurants: menus, Wi-Fi and reviews
Table menus that never need reprinting, Wi-Fi without the password ceremony, and review codes that catch customers while the meal is fresh.
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