In lives driven by tech, like ours, myths can spread like wildfire, leading us to make perceptions & decisions based on misinformation. Let’s cut through the noise and get to the heart of ten common tech myths that you might still believe.
1. Macs Don’t Get Viruses
The first myth we’re trying to get to is that Apple products are unsusceptible to viruses.
But the truth is, while Macs are less targeted than Windows PCs, they can still fall prey to malware. Cybercriminals are progressively creating Mac-specific menaces. So, it’s always best, never to skip on antivirus software and safe browsing practices.
2. Charging Your Phone Overnight Damages the Battery
Has someone ever made you feel senseless saying you’ll ruin the battery of your phone having kept it plugged overnight? Well now, it’s time you let them know, it’s simply untrue. Let’s get that right?. Smartphones of the modern day stop charging at 100%. This well-researched, well-written text can serve as proof enough.
3. More Signal Bars Mean Better Service
There’s no need to get upset over your drooping signal bars. It makes me content to break this one to you, more bars ≠ better call quality and faster internet. Signal bars only indicate strength from the nearest tower, not the actual quality of your connection. Your experience depends on network congestion and infrastructure, not just the number of bars. Happy Surfing!
4. Incognito Mode Makes You Anonymous
Let’s get this crystal clear, you’re not untraceable online, just because you are using incognito. Incognito can only prevent your local history and cookies from being saved on your device. Your IP addresses and browsing activity can still be tracked. For true anonymity, why don’t you consider using a VPN or privacy-focused browsers. One can never be very careful.
5. Using Third-Party Chargers Will Ruin Your Phone
Many think, only official chargers are safe. But not many know, while low-quality chargers can be harmful for various reasons, many reputable third-party options are safe and sometimes even better. Just make sure they’re certified to avoid damage.
6. Higher Megapixels = Better Photo Quality
More megapixels = better photos. Photo quality relies on varied reasons like, sensor size, lens quality, and image processing, and not just megapixels. Do you know, A 12 MP camera with a larger sensor can outperform a 48 MP camera with a smaller one? Let’s try posing one more time, with better tech info, how’s that?
7. Closing Background Apps Saves Battery
Your devicves’ battery life won’t improve if you manually close the background apps. Rather, force-closing them can actually use more power when you reopen them. Modern smartphones manage background apps efficiently. Let your device handle app management.
8. Magnets Can Erase Your Hard Drive
This is a funny one, won’t you agree? Bringing a magnet near your computer will wipe its data clean. Well, in all seriousness, regular household magnets won’t harm SSDs or HDDs. However, they can damage magnetic strips on debit and credit cards, so keep them away from your wallet!
9. 5G Causes Health Issues
5G radiation is not harmful. There’s no scientific evidence that 5G technology causes health problems. It uses non-ionizing radiation, which is safe according to the World Health Organization and FDA.
10. Jailbreaking or Rooting Your Phone Is Illegal
Modifying your device is not against the law. Not even close! Jailbreaking (iOS) and Rooting (Android) are legal in many places. Let’s still be perfectly candid, it may void your warranty, expose your device to security risks and using it for illegal activities is still unlawful.
By understanding these myths, you can make much-better informed decisions in your tech life. Knowledge is power, so stay savvy and keep your devices safe!
Alok K Singh
Co-founder, SNVA Group