10 Myths About Technology You Should Stop Believing
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siliconindia | Monday, 30 November -1, 05:30 IST
Do not shut down your computer everyday
The truth is that, it’s good to turn off your computer regularly, but also develop the habit of putting your computer to sleep. This will help you return to your work without having a boot. Shutting down your PC will help you save power and also places less stress on its components, which will enable it to last longer.
Holding a magnet close to your computer will erase all of its data
Technically this holds true. Initially, floppy disks were cleaned using a magnet, but to wipe out your computer’s hardware, you will need a really big magnet. This means that the average refrigerator magnets would do no harm.
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