Download a QR Code

QR Code Scanner.

At its most basic, a QR Code is a barcode on steroids. They're used for encoding information in two-dimensional space -- like in the pages of magazines, in advertisements and even on TV and Web sites. 

QR codes are tailor-made for quickly and easily linking to content on smartphones. Simple uses include magazine advertisements that link to websites. Putting the codes to more complex use, start-up Pingtaguses them as a sort of digital business card for sharing LinkedIn accounts and contact info.

1.       Visit your app store on your smartphone and type in QR Reader.

2.       Select install – follow the prompts -  this may include typing in a password if you own an iphone.

3.       Once installed go into the app – this will bring up a scanner. Hold the scanner over the top of the QR code until it makes a noise, vibrates or begins to load.

4.       Once loaded the QR code will most likely link your phone to a website url, pdf, phone number etc.