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In retails situations, bar codes can make it much easier to keep up with inventory, and they certainly add speed and accuracy at the point of sale. But retailers aren't the only businesses that benefit from this technology; many companies use bar codes to keep up with computer hardware, audiovisual equipment, printed materials, and much more. No matter how or why you use bar codes, 2P Barcode Creator Enterprise is a simple way to generate and print these scannable labels.

The program's interface is plain, with well-organized menus and an uncluttered toolbar across the top. To create a … Read more

Of the many bar code scanners available for Android, the simply named Barcode Scanner makes a good starting place, especially for new Android users. With it, you're at liberty to scan QR codes to download Android apps, add a contact to your phone, or jump to a Web link. The scanner also reads retail bar codes, triggering a Google search for whichever product comes up. Though Barcode Scanner isn't as precise as other shopping apps that follow up their scan with a database search on where to find the item, it does its duty as a simple, multipurpose … Read more

BYOBS. That stands for "bring your own bar code scanner," and more and more shoppers like the concept--so much so that Target has added bar code scanning to its existing free iPhone app along with a new TargetLists feature that allows you to manage shopping and gift lists from your phone.

Why would you need to use a Target bar code scanner in a Target store if you already know the price of the product? Well, the idea is you could instantly tap into more info without having to talk to a salesperson. "In addition to pricing, … Read more

It'll be stashed somewhere in the promotional "swag bags" handed to South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) attendees when they check into the conference starting Thursday, squirreled away like a hidden piece of Halloween candy--a matchbox-like pack of Stickybits.

They don't look all too different from the bar codes that you'd see on a magazine or a six-pack of beer. But Stickybits, a new start-up from co-founders Seth Goldstein (most recently the founder of SocialMedia) and Billy Chasen, has been talked up as one of this year's SXSWi runaway hits. It's got just about … Read more

The GS1 DataBar is the latest and most advanced bar code technology, and the only one that's now approved to encode GTIN-14 numbers in all retail checkout systems. It can be used on small and uneven items that traditional bar codes are too big or cumbersome for, and it can also encode a lot of extra information such as coupons and expiration dates. Bar code specialist IDAutomation's GS1 DataBar Barcode Font package complies with international GS1 standards and works in almost all platforms, including Windows. It includes TrueType, OpenType, PCL, and PostScript fonts and supports all GS1 DataBar … Read more

Bar code apps are all the rage these days, and with good reason: with one quick pass of your iPhone's camera, you can get all kinds of information about a product.

Joining the ranks of RedLaser, Pic2shop, and SnapTell, the aptly named Barcode Reader helps you compare prices, which is great for those times when you're out shopping and want to know if you can score a better deal online.

Using Barcode Reader couldn't be simpler: just tap "scan," then point your iPhone at the bar code for nearly any product. In mere seconds, it … Read more

GS1 DataBar Barcode Image Generator provides all the elements you need to create barcodes on a home printer. With a simple layout and great results, this is a perfect addition to a small business.

The program's interface was welcoming from the start, keeping all operations on a single page and providing visual cues for all our choices. This tool was fast and helpful. It was so easy to use that we never felt the need to read the Help file. Our favorite aspect of the program was the way it constantly displayed a sample of your barcode onscreen. As … Read more

Barcode Generator & Overprinter provides the tools necessary to create barcodes and apply them to any paper surface. Its simplicity is its savior, as it makes a very complicated task much easier.

The program's interface was the highlight for us, because it kept all of the commands and options on a single screen. This screen is intuitively broken into three steps, a layout that is so informative that it saved us from having to read the instructional Help file. We really appreciated the thoughtfulness behind Barcode Generator's comprehensive functionality, since the program not only provides an opportunity to … Read more

Club Membership System is an easy-to-use program that allows clubs of all types to keep track of member activity. The intuitive interface makes it easy to get started even without previous experience with this kind of software.

The program's interface is clean and easy to understand. The main features, including adding, editing, and viewing members, are arranged with large, easy-to-access buttons. It's simple to add members, edit their contact information, and add images to their profiles. Although the interface is not the most beautiful we've ever seen, it is very intuitive. The program's built-in Help file … Read more