Scanning a QR code without your phone requires a little help from Google or a webcam.

Microsoft has released an update to the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 that includes new features such as QR code and emoji support. Know more about them here.

According to Microsoft, Windows 11 users will now be able to generate and share QR codes for links directly from the Windows 11 share window. No need to fiddle with third-party tools.

The latest Windows 11 preview build 25977 from the Canary Channel has one neat Wi-Fi-related feature: the operating system now lets you view and share Wi-Fi passwords using QR codes.

Learn how to use Microsoft Authenticator app on PC and Phone to securely sign in to your personal, work, school, or other accounts without using a password.

Microsoft announced today that it will retire the increasingly superfluous Mobile Plans app in Windows 11 in February 2026.