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    QR Code Basics

    Scan with confidence.

    What it is

    • Square barcode.
    • Phone camera scans.
    • Opens link or app.
    • Senior everywhere now.
    • Restaurants, parking.
    • Free + built-in.

    How to scan

    • Open phone Camera.
    • Point at QR code.
    • Yellow box appears.
    • Tap link.
    • Senior 5 seconds.
    • iPhone + Android.

    Common uses

    • Restaurant menu.
    • Parking payment.
    • Wifi password.
    • Event tickets.
    • Boarding pass.
    • Senior modern life.

    Watch out scams

    • Fake QR on parking meters.
    • Steals payment info.
    • Senior verify URL.
    • Look for suspicious site.
    • Pay attention before paying.
    • Don't random scan.

    Make your own

    • QR Code Generator free.
    • Email signature.
    • Wifi share with guests.
    • Senior fun project.
    • Free tools online.
    • Many uses.

    Practice

    • Look for QRs at home.
    • Cereal boxes.
    • Magazines.
    • Senior practice safe ones.
    • Build confidence.
    • Easy.

    Camera + QR = senior modern essential

    QR codes everywhere now. Senior must learn — point camera, tap link. 5-second skill. Watch for fake QRs at parking meters. Restaurants use heavily for menus. Practice on cereal box first. Most basic modern senior tech skill.