Tech myths are here to stay unfortunately, but if you want to be savvy enough, just check out a bunch of myths that aren't true at all. Put them to rest and spread the word. Here are a bunch of 13 tech myths you should stop believing already:
1. Macs don't get viruses. FALSE.
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2. Emptying the trash can does not delete your files forever.
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3. Magnets will not destroy your data.
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4. The camera with the most megapixels will not take the best photos.
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5. Gold plated HDMI cables are not superior to normal ones.
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6. Charging your phone overnight won't damage your battery. There was a time this was true, but battery technology has advanced since then.
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7. You do not need to drain your battery, ever.
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8. If you post a status, pic, or anything else declaring you disagree with an agreement you've made online does not invalidate the agreement.
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9. Jailbreaking your phone is not illegal. In most places.
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10. Putting metal in the microwave won't always make it spark. But still, don't even think of doing it. Please.
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11. The strength of your signal is not the strength of your phone call. The bars represent the signal of the nearest cell tower.
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12. Private browsing does not hide your information. ISP, ad trackers, and the sites you visit can still track you.
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13. Playing video games won't make you fat, lazy, or violent. You'll have no social life if you play it for hours end every day of your life, though.
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