Every one of us has heard tech advice from people who have no clue about what they are saying. While they want to help their wisdom is simply outdated or they just don’t understand the subject. This post is here to debunk some common tech myths and set the record straight.
“More megapixels means better photos”
While megapixels play a role in image quality, they’re not the whole story. Megapixels determine the resolution of an image, which essentially means how large you can print it without it becoming pixelated (blurry).
Think of it like this: Imagine two paintings. One is made with a million tiny dots, and the other is made with a hundred thousand larger dots. The one with a million dots can be printed much larger without losing detail. But if both paintings are the same size, and the one with fewer dots was painted by a master artist, it’s probably going to be the better painting! Similarly, factors like the size of the camera’s sensor, the quality of the lens, and the image processing software are much more important for creating good quality photos.
“Closing apps saves battery lives”
Modern smartphones are smart! They manage your phone’s memory (RAM) efficiently. When you close an app, it’s not completely shut down; it’s often put into a suspended state. Constantly closing and reopening apps actually forces your phone to work harder, using more battery in the process. It’s only necessary to force-close an app if it’s frozen, glitching, or causing other problems. So, relax your swiping finger – your battery will thank you.
“Charging the phone overnight will ruin your battery”
I have actually been a victim of this one for a while, but now I know that modern smartphones are equipped with smart charging circuitry that stops charging the battery once it reaches 100%. So, leaving your phone plugged in overnight won’t cause it to overcharge. However, exposing your phone to extreme temperatures (very hot or very cold) can negatively affect battery health over time, so try to avoid that.
“Incognito mode makes you invisible”
While incognito mode has its uses, it doesn’t make you invisible online. What incognito mode does do is prevent your browser from saving your browsing history, cookies, and site data. This means that if someone else uses your computer, they won’t see what you’ve been up to. However, your internet service provider (ISP), your employer (if you’re using their network), and the websites you visit can still track your online activity. So, while it’s great for keeping your browsing history private from others who use your device, it’s not a cloak of invisibility at all.
Hopefully I managed to make some of you realize that you believe in digital fairy tales. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. What other tall tales of technology have you encountered? Leave a comment if you know some other myths that people believe all the time!
PS: Forgot to add, I have written this with some help and guidance of “Gemini” AI.
tbh I used to believe most of these myths, especially the one about closing apps saving battery… definitely eye-opening to learn how much smarter our devices actually are, thanks for clearing things up!!