48 Shocking Tech Lies You Still Believe
Tech, computers, and other digital devices are a very complex field. So, I understand why there are so many myths in this niche. Well, I have fixed all that by uncovering 48 of the most common myths you believe. In the video I reveal the truth from the reality of incognito mode and VPNs to surprising facts about batteries, cameras, and antivirus software, and much more. Timestamp 0:00 Intro 0:17 Myth 1: Incognito mode makes your web activity untraceable 0:51 Myth 2: Padlocks in a website's URL implies that the website is safe 1:24 Myth 3: Macs and Linux do not get viruses 1:48 Myth 4: A strong password is enough to secure an account 2:17 Myth 5: More network bars equal better service 2:50 Myth 6: All VPNs make you completely anonymous 3:31 Myth 7: Free services are truly free 3:57 Myth 8: More GHz means a faster processor 4:47 Myth 9: Torrents are illegal 5:16 Myth 10: Leaving your battery charging overnight will harm it 5:37 Myth 11: Cell phones emit dangerous radiation 5:57 Myth 12: You can always tell when you have a virus 6:26 Myth 13: Turning off location services and GPS stops all tracking 7:01 Myth 14: The more megapixels, the better the camera 7:23 Myth 15: Using a phone while charging is bad 7:44 Myth 16: Power banks can harm your phone and battery 8:09 Myth 17: A bigger battery means longer battery life 8:36 Myth 18: Change your password frequently 9:27 Myth 19: Magnets will erase your phone's data 9:47 Myth 20: Apps running in the background use lots of mobile data 10:09 Myth 21: Deleted files are irretrievable 10:34 Myth 22: Bluetooth headphones cause cancer 11:01 Myth 23: Strong passwords are only good because they prevent people from guessing them 11:48 Myth 24: Antiviruses will always protect you 12:22 Myth 25: If you are good with computers, you do not need an antivirus 12:51 Myth 26: Clearing background apps on your phone saves battery life 13:20 Myth 27: A larger video file has better quality 13:48 Myth 28: Refreshing Windows makes the computer faster 14:20 Myth 29: More expensive gaming gear makes you a better gamer 14:45 Myth 30: Turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi saves battery 15:14 Myth 31: Higher resolution means a better and brighter display 15:48 Myth 32: Charge a new phone to full before first use 16:26 Myth 33: More expensive HDMI cables give better quality 17:02 Myth 34: High RAM Means Better Performance 17:29 Myth 35: A strong password must be very complex 18:24 Myth 36: A slow and lagging computer is caused by virus 19:00 Myth 37: Your phone's storage is full of hidden junk files 19:35 Myth 38: USB files will explode if not properly ejected 20:07 Myth 39: Microwaves interfere with Wi-Fi signal 20:47 Myth 40: You must allow your battery to fully discharge every few days 21:19 Myth 41: Smartphones can only connect to Wi-Fi networks they've been paired with 21:52 Myth 42: All viruses immediately destroy your data 22:25 Myth 43: You can boost your Wi-Fi speed by wrapping your router in foil 22:56 Myth 44: More CPU cores always mean better performance 23:31 Myth 45: Deleting cache always makes your device faster 23:57 Myth 46: You will always get safe apps from official app stores 24:24 Myth 47: Putting the battery in the freezer will make it last longer 24:57 Myth 48: Closing browser tabs saves memory
Tech, computers, and other digital devices are a very complex field. So, I understand why there are so many myths in this niche. Well, I have fixed all that by uncovering 48 of the most common myths you believe. In the video I reveal the truth from the reality of incognito mode and VPNs to surprising facts about batteries, cameras, and antivirus software, and much more. Timestamp 0:00 Intro 0:17 Myth 1: Incognito mode makes your web activity untraceable 0:51 Myth 2: Padlocks in a website's URL implies that the website is safe 1:24 Myth 3: Macs and Linux do not get viruses 1:48 Myth 4: A strong password is enough to secure an account 2:17 Myth 5: More network bars equal better service 2:50 Myth 6: All VPNs make you completely anonymous 3:31 Myth 7: Free services are truly free 3:57 Myth 8: More GHz means a faster processor 4:47 Myth 9: Torrents are illegal 5:16 Myth 10: Leaving your battery charging overnight will harm it 5:37 Myth 11: Cell phones emit dangerous radiation 5:57 Myth 12: You can always tell when you have a virus 6:26 Myth 13: Turning off location services and GPS stops all tracking 7:01 Myth 14: The more megapixels, the better the camera 7:23 Myth 15: Using a phone while charging is bad 7:44 Myth 16: Power banks can harm your phone and battery 8:09 Myth 17: A bigger battery means longer battery life 8:36 Myth 18: Change your password frequently 9:27 Myth 19: Magnets will erase your phone's data 9:47 Myth 20: Apps running in the background use lots of mobile data 10:09 Myth 21: Deleted files are irretrievable 10:34 Myth 22: Bluetooth headphones cause cancer 11:01 Myth 23: Strong passwords are only good because they prevent people from guessing them 11:48 Myth 24: Antiviruses will always protect you 12:22 Myth 25: If you are good with computers, you do not need an antivirus 12:51 Myth 26: Clearing background apps on your phone saves battery life 13:20 Myth 27: A larger video file has better quality 13:48 Myth 28: Refreshing Windows makes the computer faster 14:20 Myth 29: More expensive gaming gear makes you a better gamer 14:45 Myth 30: Turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi saves battery 15:14 Myth 31: Higher resolution means a better and brighter display 15:48 Myth 32: Charge a new phone to full before first use 16:26 Myth 33: More expensive HDMI cables give better quality 17:02 Myth 34: High RAM Means Better Performance 17:29 Myth 35: A strong password must be very complex 18:24 Myth 36: A slow and lagging computer is caused by virus 19:00 Myth 37: Your phone's storage is full of hidden junk files 19:35 Myth 38: USB files will explode if not properly ejected 20:07 Myth 39: Microwaves interfere with Wi-Fi signal 20:47 Myth 40: You must allow your battery to fully discharge every few days 21:19 Myth 41: Smartphones can only connect to Wi-Fi networks they've been paired with 21:52 Myth 42: All viruses immediately destroy your data 22:25 Myth 43: You can boost your Wi-Fi speed by wrapping your router in foil 22:56 Myth 44: More CPU cores always mean better performance 23:31 Myth 45: Deleting cache always makes your device faster 23:57 Myth 46: You will always get safe apps from official app stores 24:24 Myth 47: Putting the battery in the freezer will make it last longer 24:57 Myth 48: Closing browser tabs saves memory