antdude

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Q: Is it possible to scan QR codes on desktop computers without cameras?

Or does it really require an online device with its cameras?

Thank you in advance.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), 13.3" (9,2; MD102ll/A)

Posted on Aug 10, 2016 1:39 PM

I have this question too

Q: Is it possible to scan QR codes on desktop computers without cameras?

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by Carolyn Samit,

Carolyn Samit Aug 10, 2016 1:39 PM in response to antdude
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Aug 10, 2016 1:39 PM in response to antdude

No.
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by JimmyCMPIT,

JimmyCMPIT Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM in response to antdude
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Aug 10, 2016 1:46 PM in response to antdude

many QR codes resolve to online content so yes, you need a connection.
I'm not sure how you would read it without a camera either. Apache smoke signal transmits similar to wi-fi except instead of 1's and 0's it uses buffalo pooh.
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by antdude,

antdude Aug 10, 2016 1:49 PM in response to JimmyCMPIT
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Aug 10, 2016 1:49 PM in response to JimmyCMPIT

JimmyCMPIT wrote:

many QR codes resolve to online content so yes, you need a connection.

I'm not sure how you would read it without a camera either. Apache smoke signal transmits similar to wi-fi except instead of 1's and 0's it uses buffalo pooh.

Because I saw QR codes online and wanted to read them with a computer. :/
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