In a world full of facts at your fingertips, it’s wild how many tech myths still live rent-free in people’s minds. Whether it’s about charging your phone or closing background apps, these outdated ideas won’t die.
Let’s bust 5 of the funniest and most persistent tech myths you probably still believe and finally set the record straight.
🧠 Myth 1: You Should Let Your Phone Battery Die Before Charging It
❌ Wrong.
This myth comes from the age of nickel-based batteries, which suffered from the “memory effect.” But modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries, which don’t need full discharges and last longer if kept between 20% and 80%.
✅ Reality:
Constant deep discharging shortens battery life. It’s better to top up regularly than drain completely.
💻 Myth 2: More Megapixels = Better Camera
❌ Wrong.
A 108MP camera sounds impressive until you realize image quality depends far more on sensor size, lens quality, and software processing than sheer pixel count.
✅ Reality:
A 12MP camera with a larger sensor and smart AI processing can beat a 64MP one with bad optics any day.
📱 Myth 3: Closing Apps Saves Battery
❌ Wrong.
Swiping away your apps doesn’t “shut them down”; it often forces them to reload entirely, which uses more energy than just letting them idle.
✅ Reality:
Modern OSs like Android and iOS are optimized to handle background tasks efficiently. Let them do their job.
🧑💻 Myth 4: Incognito Mode = Total Privacy
❌ Very Wrong.
Incognito mode stops your browser from saving history or cookies. Your internet service provider, websites, and employers can still see your activity.
✅ Reality:
Use a VPN, encrypted DNS, and privacy-focused browsers like Brave or Firefox for absolute privacy.
🧲 Myth 5: Magnets Will Erase Your Hard Drive
❌ Hilariously Wrong in 2025.
Unless you’re wielding a giant rare-earth magnet from a sci-fi lab, your fridge magnet isn’t going to harm your laptop or external drive.
✅ Reality:
Modern storage devices (especially SSDs) are not magnet-sensitive. The myth lingers from floppy disk days.
Final Thoughts
Tech moves fast, but myths? They stick around like bad pop songs from the 2000s.
Understanding how your devices work is half the battle to use them better and longer.
Time to update your brain’s firmware. 😄