Compare Chrome extensions: ScanQR vs Total Adblock - Ad Blocker

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User count 3,000,000+ 1,000,000+
Average rating 2.88 3.48
Rating count 187 1,356
Last updated 2019-03-05 2024-04-17
Size 53.77K 53.68M
Version 0.0.4.0 4.1.1
Short description
Scans QR codes using your webcam. Instantly block annoying ads, pop-ups & intrusive trackers with Total Adblock.
Full summary

Scans QR codes and displays their contents on a Chromebook or other computer with a suitable webcam. What's a "suitable" webcam? It's one that can focus the QR code within the red square in the app sharply enough that the app can decode it. My test results:

  • Chromebook Pixel: yes
  • Samsung ARM Chromebook: yes
  • Acer C7 Chromebook: yes
  • CR48: yes
  • 2009 MacBook Pro: yes, except for very small, dense QR codes
  • 2011 iMac: no, unless the QR code is ridiculously large (over one foot across)

If Chrome implements an API to let developers adjust camera-focus settings, I'll be able to improve the app to work with more cameras.

Source: https://github.com/sowbug/scanqr-app

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