Because of advance technology, there are tons of rumors and misconceptions circulating around the system. Computer issues and misconceptions were often caused by uneducated computer users. Let me give you some of the common misconceptions and issues about computer and computer use.
COMMON COMPUTER BELIEFS AND MYTHS:
1. .Restarting the computer is the same as shutting it down completely then powering it back up.
· Shutting down your computer is very different from restarting it. Shutting it completely will enable the electric currents on the circuit board to seep out. Thus, restarting the computer does not allow you to do this.
2. Monitors wear out faster if you turn them off when they are not in use.
· Actually monitors will wear out faster if you will leave it on. Turning off your computer monitors will help you save money and wearing out internal components will be much avoided.
3. I don’t need an antivirus program because I’m using a firewall.
· These are two different subject matter. Firewall prevents you from going to the unwanted websites while antivirus programs prevent your computer from having infected by a virus.
4. My PC is running slow and I have strange icons in my system tray, therefore I probably have a virus.
· There are many instances that these weird stuff are not caused by virus, especially if you have antivirus program and have them updated. Sometimes it can be caused by spywares.
5. My PC will start behaving worse than a tired toddler if I don’t power it all the way down at night, every night.
· You don’t need to shut it down fully every night. You don’t need it to keep your PC healthy.
It is a must to be educated about the misconceptions of computer usage. It will be a simple way of saving time and money.
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