You could point your phone at the computer screen, but that inter-device dance isn’t necessary. You can open that code right from your laptop or desktop. Scan a QR code in Google Chrome ...

Lionic Secure QR Code Scanner is a lightweight, no-frills security app that I like to use. It’s a great option if you frequently scan QR codes to download apps, open websites, or make payments.

Although you can find these types of codes on screens (for example, to enter WhatsApp Web, you will see a QR code on your computer screen that you will have to scan with your mobile), you will also ...