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What Belongs on a Dog Tag—and What Shouldn’t

What Belongs on a Dog Tag—and What Shouldn’t

The more information on the tag, the faster your pet will be returned—and the more a stranger will know about you. This dilemma can be resolved.…

06.09.2026
Why does a QR code have three large squares in the corners?

Why does a QR code have three large squares in the corners?

When you look at a classic 2D code, the three distinctive squares in the top-left, top-right, and bottom-left corners immediately catch your eye. In t…

06.09.2026
Scan a QR code on your own phone screen

Scan a QR code on your own phone screen

Here’s how to do it without a second device! Have you received a QR code in an email, on a website, in a social media app, or in a PDF on your smart…

04.09.2026
Lost Your Suitcase or Keys? Here’s How to Get Your Belongings Back

Lost Your Suitcase or Keys? Here’s How to Get Your Belongings Back

Every year, millions of suitcases, key rings, and bikes go missing—most of them forever, because no one knows who they belong to. An inconspicuous s…

03.09.2026
QR Code for Business Cards (vCard): No More Typing Out Contacts

QR Code for Business Cards (vCard): No More Typing Out Contacts

Manually typing your name, phone number, email, and company into an address book? With a vCard as a QR code, all it takes is a scan—we’ll show you…

29.08.2026
How Does a QR Code Really Work? The Technology Behind the Pixel Mosaic

How Does a QR Code Really Work? The Technology Behind the Pixel Mosaic

A quick scan with your smartphone camera is all it takes—and a website opens, Wi-Fi connects, or a vCard is saved to your address book. What seems l…

29.08.2026
Data Protection and QR Codes: What Swiss Companies Must Consider Under the DSG

Data Protection and QR Codes: What Swiss Companies Must Consider Under the DSG

QR codes may seem harmless, but they can quickly raise data protection concerns—such as scan tracking. Here’s what Swiss companies should keep in …

27.08.2026
Testing QR Codes Before Printing: Instructions & Checklist for Error-Free Scans

Testing QR Codes Before Printing: Instructions & Checklist for Error-Free Scans

If you use QR codes on flyers, business cards, posters, or packaging, you expect them to scan instantly and provide a seamless user experience. But on…

27.08.2026
How Much Data Can a QR Code Hold? (And When Does It Break Down?)

How Much Data Can a QR Code Hold? (And When Does It Break Down?)

When you look at a QR code, you usually see nothing more than an abstract mosaic of black and white squares. But how much information can actually be …

27.08.2026