All the Ways to Remove a Security Tag From Clothing
Photo: mdbildes (Shutterstock) As an anti-theft measure, clothing stores affix certain items with security tags that will set off an alarm should you attempt to leave with the tag still…
It’s Safe to Scan QR Codes (If You’re Careful)
Last month, the FBI reiterated the dangers of “juice jacking,” an alleged practice wherein bad actors steal data or install malware on your smartphone through public chargers. The problem is,…
Tile’s Anti-AirTags Are a Safer Way to Track Your Items
Apple’s AirTags haven’t enjoyed the positive press the company likely hoped for. While the tiny devices are great for keeping tabs on the things in your life that often go…
The Best Alternatives to MyFitnessPal
Photo: Arina P Habich (Shutterstock) For years I’ve been perplexed at MyFitnessPal’s popularity as a food tracker. It puts ads and articles in the way of the information you actually…
When a Screenshot of an E-Ticket Will Work (and When It Won’t)
E-tickets are everywhere: Long gone are the days of pulling up to will call looking for your fancy “paper” tickets, and no longer do we print movie tickets at home…
You Should Know How to Scan a QR Code From a Screenshot
Photo: travelwild (Shutterstock) QR codes are used for everything from opening a restaurant menu to making payments: just point your camera at the QR code, and your phone will automatically…
How to Know if a QR Code or a Short URL Is Safe
Photo: shisu_ka (Shutterstock) You may have noticed that we are firmly in the age of the QR code—every restaurant, state agency, and shop you interact with has a QR code…
10 of the Best Scanner Apps for Android
FineReader on Google Play on an Android phone.Photo: Pranay Parab FineReader is an ad-supported PDF scanner for Android, but you can pay to remove ads and unlock extra features (such…
How to Find iOS 14’s Hidden Code Scanner App
The iOS app screen shows all the apps installed on your iPhone—or does it? There’s actually a hidden QR scanner app on all iPhones running iOS 14 that you can’t…
How to Tell Which ‘Barcode Scanner’ Is Android Malware
“When good apps go bad” seems to be the name of the digital game nowadays. The Great Suspender browser extension recently showed its true colors, and now joining it in…