Tech Myths: What You’ve Heard vs. What’s Actually True
We all love a good tech tip, but some of the advice out there is straight-up outdated—or just plain wrong. Let’s clear up some common myths and maybe teach you something new.
1. Closing Apps Saves Battery Life
What You’ve Heard: Swiping away apps keeps your phone’s battery from draining.
What’s Actually True: Your phone’s smarter than you think. Most apps sit quietly in the background and don’t use any real power. Reopening apps constantly? That’s what drains your battery.
Only close an app if its not working properly.
Pro Tip: If you need to save some batter, try turning on “Low Battery Mode” in the Settings.
2. Apple Doesn’t Get Viruses
What You’ve Heard: Apple products are virus-proof. That is just clever marketing.
What’s Actually True: While Macs are less targeted than PCs, they’re not immune. Hackers love a challenge, and as more people use Macs, they’re becoming a bigger target for scams, ransomware, and malware.
Pro Tip: A decent antivirus program and good online habits will go a long way, even on a Mac.
3. More Bars = Better Signal
What You’ve Heard: If your phone shows five bars, your calls and internet should be flawless.
What’s Actually True: Those bars only measure your connection to the cell tower—not the actual quality of your calls or the speed of your data. Congested networks, tower capacity, or limits on your data plan can still slow things down, even with full bars.
Quick Tip: If your connection is sluggish, try switching to Wi-Fi or moving to a less crowded area for better results.
4. Private Browsing Keeps You Anonymous
What You’ve Heard: Incognito mode hides everything you do online.
What’s Actually True: Incognito mode only prevents your browsing history from being saved on your device. Your internet provider, websites, and advertisers? They can still track everything you do.
Quick Tip: If privacy matters to you, use a VPN like ProtonVPN or a privacy-first browser like Brave.
5. Charging Your Phone Overnight Destroys the Battery
What You’ve Heard: Plugging in overnight will ruin your battery.
What’s Actually True: Modern phones stop charging once they’re full. Unless you’re leaving your phone in extreme heat or draining it completely all the time, you’re good.
Quick Tip: Stick to official chargers and keep your phone between 20%–80% whenever possible for long-term battery health.
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