Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated instructions ...

QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account ...

Scanning a document lets you share and edit documents digitally. You don't need anything more than your Android phone and its camera. Even if you're using one of our favorite budget Android phones, ...

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As a child of the 90s, I have tons of old photos from my childhood on printed film, as well as decades of family photos all tucked away in boxes and albums. Scanning and digitizing old photos is ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

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