We’re living in the golden age of technology — AI assistants, 5G networks, foldable phones, even cars that drive themselves.
But despite all this progress, some old-school tech myths just refuse to die.
From “Macs can’t get viruses” to “charging overnight ruins your phone,” these beliefs still circulate in 2025. Let’s set the record straight once and for all. And while it doesn’t truly “understand,” it’s good enough to power everything from chatbots to copilots and maybe even your next startup idea.
Myth #1: Macs Can’t Get Viruses
Apple’s marketing in the early 2000s made people believe Macs were invincible. The truth? They’re simply targeted less often than Windows machines.
But malware, phishing, and spyware don’t discriminate. Macs can — and do — get hacked. Updates and security software are just as important on a Mac as they are on any other computer.
But malware, phishing, and spyware don’t discriminate. Macs can — and do — get hacked. Updates and security software are just as important on a Mac as they are on any other computer.
Myth #2: More Megapixels Mean Better Photos
Phone brands love throwing megapixel counts in your face. A 200MP camera sounds better than a 12MP one, right? Not really. What matters more are the lens quality, sensor size, and image processing software.
That’s why iPhones with “just” 12MP cameras often outperform phones with far higher pixel counts.
That’s why iPhones with “just” 12MP cameras often outperform phones with far higher pixel counts.
Myth #3: Incognito Mode Keeps You Anonymous
ncognito mode only hides your browsing history on your device. It doesn’t hide you from your internet provider, your employer, or the websites you visit.
The word “private” is misleading — if you want real anonymity, you’ll need a VPN or a privacy-focused browser.
The word “private” is misleading — if you want real anonymity, you’ll need a VPN or a privacy-focused browser.
Myth #4: More Bars = Better Signal
We all look at signal bars and assume they mean speed. But bars only measure signal strength, not network congestion. You might have five bars but crawl at 2 Mbps if the tower is overloaded.
And with just two bars, you might still get blazing speeds if the network is clear.
And with just two bars, you might still get blazing speeds if the network is clear.
Myth #5: Charging Overnight Destroys Your Battery
This myth comes from the era of old nickel batteries. Modern smartphones use lithium batteries with smart charging that stops at 100%.
Overnight charging won’t fry your battery — though heat is still the real enemy. Keeping your phone cool while charging is what really matters.
Overnight charging won’t fry your battery — though heat is still the real enemy. Keeping your phone cool while charging is what really matters.
Myth #6: 5G Is Dangerous
When 5G rolled out, conspiracy theories linked it to everything from health risks to global pandemics. Years later, research continues to show no evidence of harm.
5G uses radio frequencies well within safe limits no different from your WiFi or even your old FM radio. The only real danger with 5G is running out of data too quickly.
5G uses radio frequencies well within safe limits no different from your WiFi or even your old FM radio. The only real danger with 5G is running out of data too quickly.
Closing Thought
Tech myths stick around because they’re simple to repeat and sound convincing. But in 2025, it’s time to let them go. Macs get viruses, megapixels aren’t everything, incognito isn’t truly private, bars don’t equal speed, charging overnight is fine, and 5G is safe.
The truth may not be as catchy as the myth, but it’ll save you from making bad choices with your tech.
The truth may not be as catchy as the myth, but it’ll save you from making bad choices with your tech.