The popular myths about technology stuffs are busted

The world of technology is based on facts rather than fiction. But, adding new technology every year the myths about tech gadgets come to existence and popular. Some users start to live with it. The popular myths are like as you will ruin your laptop by leaving it plugged in? or higher the megapixels, better the picture quality? So, it is a time to bust them and let the user know some useful facts about the technology which he or she is gonna use in his or her daily life.

Myth 1: Mac devices never get viruses

- It is very popular myth about apple electronics products that Mac OS never gets viruses. But, it is impossible. For a while a company claimed it got immunity from malware software and viruses. However, if hackers love something, it's a good challenge. In April 2012, Mac users around the world suffered a flashback trojan outbreak. It affected roughly 6,00,000 owners and which forced the company to take down a line on its website that says "Mac does not get PC viruses".

Myth 2: Higher the Megapixels, better the picture quality

- Consumer generally watch higher megapixels, while buying a camera for better picture quality. but, the truth is the megapixels count is no way directly proportional to a camera's quality. The lens used in camera has some role to play to click better quality picture. Even the cheapest digital camera can meet the needs of 99% of non-professional consumers. In fact, you could use the phone to get the decent image and blow it up to a poster-sized print.

Myth 3: Magnets can erase your hard-drive

- This one may very popular among computer users. But, again the truth is something else. The content of floppy disk can be erased with common magnet. But, this is not same in the SD cards, laptops or desktops hard drives. You would require a strong industrial magnet to block out your small laptop. So, you no need to worry for this now.

Myth 4: You can ruin a laptop by leaving it plugged in

- Your device could burst, if left devices plugged in. This truth is found to be illogical and no proof. Unless the laptop is very old or nickel based battery, the probability of any damage is negligible. Lithium based batteries that are used in smartphones, laptops these days are not susceptible to losing charge.

Myth 5: Wikipedia is always right

- Wikipedia, the pool of information is not always right. A study printed out that up to six to 10 articles on Wikipedia have factual errors. So, next time you read an article on Wikipedia carefully search more info on other sites too and other sources.

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