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Practical answers to what people actually ask — sizing, printing, static versus dynamic, and what to do when a code will not scan.

How to connect to Wi-Fi with a QR code on Windows

Windows 11 can join a Wi-Fi network by scanning a QR code with the Camera app, and can show a QR code for a saved network. Windows 10 needs a workaround — both covered.

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How to scan a QR code on any device

Scan a QR code with an iPhone or Android camera, or read one from an image on Windows and Mac. Includes what to do when a code will not scan.

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QR codes for property viewings: getting buyers to the door

How estate agents use QR codes to get buyers to a viewing — directions, access notes and parking. What to put on the board, the brochure and the confirmation.

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QR codes for market stalls, festivals and pop-ups

How traders with no fixed address use QR codes — directions to a pitch, payment, and a page that moves with you. What works when your location changes every week.

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Find-us QR codes for premises that are hard to find

If customers struggle to find you — upstairs, round the back, on an industrial estate — a find-us QR code fixes it. Where to put it and what to link to.

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QR codes on wedding invitations: what to include and how to print them

How to use QR codes on wedding invitations for directions, RSVPs and the gift list. Where to put the code, what size to print it, and what to avoid.

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Do QR codes expire?

QR codes do not expire on their own. Static codes work forever; dynamic codes stop when the redirect service stops. Here is what actually breaks a code.

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Static vs dynamic QR codes: which should you use?

Static codes store the destination in the pattern and cannot be changed. Dynamic codes redirect, so they can be edited after printing and tracked. Full comparison.

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What size should a QR code be?

Use the 10:1 rule: a QR code should be at least a tenth as wide as the distance it is scanned from. Full size chart for cards, menus, posters and billboards.

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Why is my QR code not working?

The usual causes are size, contrast, a missing quiet zone, gloss reflection, or a broken destination. A step-by-step checklist to find which one is affecting you.

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