There are a lot of tech myths out there. Some of them are holdovers — they were true at one point, but became untrue as technology advanced. Others are just plain inaccurate.
How many of these tech myths do you believe?
The Myth: RAM (Random Access Memory) helps your computer run faster.
The Truth: RAM helps you run more programs at once. While it certainly does play a role in how fast your computer runs, it’s not the only determining factor. If you want your computer to run at light-speed, you may want to invest in a Solid State Drive (SSD). SSD’s are super-fast hard-drives that allow you to boot up programs quickly. If you install your operating system on an SSD, you’ll likely see a performance boost. And, in addition to RAM, keeping your software updated is another key way to keep things running smoothly.
The Myth: Incognito mode / privacy mode hides my identity on the internet.
The Truth: Brace yourself. Your browser’s private or incognito mode doesn’t protect you from the prying eyes of your Internet Service Provider, or protect your IP address from hackers and thieves. We don’t offer any judgment about what websites you’re visiting — but you should know that incognito or privacy mode doesn’t do much to protect you online. While it may stop your browser from registering your history or cookies, your ISP still knows exactly where you’ve been.
If you want to protect yourself online, you should consider investing in a VPN, or Virtual Private Network. A VPN obscures your IP address and protects your information online. Many of them are available for $4 a month.
The Myth: You shouldn’t recharge batteries until they’re totally drained. Otherwise, they wear out more quickly.
The Truth: This is one of those pesky, pervasive myths that used to have some basis in truth. Nowadays, though, it’s not as important. The nickel-cadmium batteries of the old days did lose their ability to spark an electrical charge through repeated use. However, today’s much more resilient lithium-ion batteries work differently. Experts suggest that it’s actually better to keep your device between 40% and 80% instead.
The Myth: Leaving your phone plugged in all the time destroys the battery.
The Truth: Today’s smartphones are advanced enough to stop charging once they hit 100%, while this may not have been true for older models. However, even when the battery is 100% full, the charger will continue to draw a small amount of electricity. So, you may want to unplug your phone to save on the power bill.
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