Tech myths you are still believing

Technology can be as easily misunderstood as easy as it is to understand and implement correctly.??

Many myths buzz around us that we have believed to be true.

• Apple Mac computer can’t get viruses.?

This is one of the most trusted myths, however, Apple devices are susceptible to malware, too. Apple used to brag its computers aren’t as vulnerable as Windows PCs to viruses, but the company shortly changed its marketing page after a Trojan affected as many as thousands of Mac computers in 2012.

• Incognito/private browsing keeps you anonymous.

Believe it or not but you are not really shadowed if browsing privately. If you’re using Incognito mode in Google Chrome or Private browsing in Safari, it simply means the browser won’t track your history, import your bookmarks, or automatically log into any of your accounts. Indeed, it’s good for keeping other people who use your computer from seeing what you’ve been doing. But it won’t keep your identity hidden from the sites you visit or your ISP — so keep that in mind if you’re visiting websites you shouldn’t be.

• Leaving your phone plugged in destroys the battery.

If you’re like most people, you probably leave your phone plugged in overnight long after the battery is fully charged. Some used to say this would hurt your phone’s battery life, but in fact, there’s no proof that this is true. Modern smartphones run on lithium-ion batteries, which are smart enough to stop charging when they’ve reached capacity.

• You should not shut down your computer every day.

While some believe it’s harmful to shut down your computer every night, the truth is it’s actually good to turn off your computer regularly. It’s easy to get into the habit of putting your laptop in sleep mode so you can easily return to it without having to boot up. But, as Life hacker reveals, shutting it down when not in use conserves power and places less stress on its components, which could enable it to last longer.

• More signal bars guarantee great cell service.

While having more bars helps service, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee excellent reception. The bars just indicate how close you are to the nearest cell tower. But other factors impact how fast the internet on your phone performs, such as how many people are currently using the network.