Posted on 11/08/2014 6:15:11 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? What about charging an iPhone with an iPad adapter?
Despite how often we use devices like smartphones and laptops, we have plenty of questions about how those technologies works. And with so much information out there — not all of it true — it's hard to know if we're treating our electronics properly.
We've dug into some of the most common myths in consumer tech to debunk some of the biggest misconceptions out there.
1. Mac computers can’t get viruses
Yes, Apple computers are susceptible to malware, too. Apple used to brag its computers aren't vulnerable to PC viruses, but the company quickly changed its marketing page after a Trojan affected thousands of Mac computers in 2012.
2. Private/Incognito browsing keeps you anonymous
There’s a misconception that “incognito” and “private” are synonymous with anonymous. If you’re using Incognito Mode in Google Chrome or Private browsing in Safari, it simply means the browser won’t keep track of your history, import your bookmarks, or automatically log into any of your accounts. It won’t keep your identity anonymous — so keep that in mind if you’re visiting sites you shouldn’t be.
3. Leaving your phone plugged in destroys the battery
If you’re like most people, you probably leave your phone plugged in overnight long after the battery is fully charged. Some used to say this would hurt your phone's battery life, but in fact, there's no proof that this damages your phone’s battery in any way. Modern smartphones run on lithium-ion batteries, which are smart enough to stop charging when they’ve reached capacity.
4. More megapixels always means a better camera
What’s the difference between 12 megapixel cameras and 8 megapixel cameras? Not much, as it turns out.
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Myth #9: Your smart phone is not a tracking device.
I think a lot of the battery confusion goes back to ni-cads which would develop a memory if they were only discharged a little bit before being recharged over and over again. They needed to be totally discharged fairly often.
The article is right about the number of pixels tho it is still good to have a lot. They are getting to where they can put 24 megapixels on a 35mm sized sensor and still maintain extreme quality.
The real problem is the tiny sensors on P&S cameras which sometimes contain tiny sensors which combined with a lot of pixels result in a lot of noise and not good low light capability.
Even those tiny sensors will do OK in good light tho still not equal to the large sensors in late model DSLRs.
Only true if you don’t count that authorities and your cell phone company can always find you and that your spouse or anyone else who has rooted your phone can, as well, but needing a simple, but hidden, download.
Myth #10, 11 and 12: Your smart phone is not a tracking device.
laptop batteries still die pretty easily though
especially if they are Toshiba
True, but that is another factor, among so many others......
> 4. More megapixels always means a better camera
> What’s the difference between 12 megapixel cameras and 8 megapixel cameras? Not much, as it turns out.
A friend of mine who consults on optics systems for both Nikon and Canon, once told me that unless you are willing to spend $10K or more for the lenses, no camera will give any better picture that a 3 or 4 megapixel camera.
Mac (Unix) systems are not susceptible to viruses. Some applications like firefox and safari can pick up malware, but he operating system will be unaffected. To damage the Operating System(the goal of a virus) on a UNIX system the root password is required.
Your friend told you wrong. It is possible to get pretty decent enlargements from a good 4MP camera, you would have to get a way more pixels before consumer quality lenses would not benefit from more resolution in the sensor. I don’t know exactly but probably more than 36MP in a 35mm sized sensor.
He is right in theory but way too low in his estimate.
Myth #2014 Democrats have a better, “ground game”.
BS.
If you define the purpose of a virus is to harm the operating system then it is true UNIX is not susceptible. The OS is not responsible for an applications security or lack there of. On windows the virus over takes and alters the OS itself.
Myth #11
Half Life 3 will be released in 2014.
You make the point, that cant happen to UNIX. The trojan was in the application, not the OS. I dont have time to explain the differences in the design of UNIX kernel vs windows. They are different, very different.
So why do macks get infected>
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