If you haven’t yet read the first part to this blog, where we list the most common myths in relation to Apple products, deleting data and much more, then you should stop and take a look at it first, so that you don’t miss anything.
Otherwise, enjoy part 2 of the common tech myths, here:
Jailbreaking is Illegal
This myth is a little more complex, as the line between jailbreaking and unlocking seems to be a bit blurred for most people. To clarify this, let’s begin with the clear difference between jailbreaking and unlocking.
When referring to unlocking a device, usually a cell phone, what is meant is that you free your  device in order to be used with any other carriers. An example is if you bought a cell phone with the T-Mobile carrier and then decide to unlock that phone so that you can use it with another carrier in order to prevent the added cost of buying a whole new phone when switching. This act was set as an illegal action for any phone purchased after January 2013.
When talking about jail breaking a device, what is meant is that you are bypassing any security in order to install programs that were not originally allowed before. An example of this would be jailbreaking your iPhone in order to have some features that are originally only made for Androids. With that said, jail breaking is not an illegal act in itself. However, what device you try to jailbreak is what matters.
In 2012, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) approved jail breaking iPhones but not tablets. As of recently, you are now able to jailbreak smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
More Megapixels Means Better Quality
Another common misconception is that a camera with a large amount of megapixels means a better quality camera. Although this is somewhat true, a camera with just 3 megapixels could give you a better quality picture with even enough room to do some cropping.
In cases where you would want to take a photo to later develop as a poster size, a camera with 7 megapixels would allow you to do the job with good quality.
Cheap Cables are No Good
Some people believe that buying a more expensive cable is better than purchasing one that is less expensive. In reality there is no actual difference between cheap and expensive cables.
Purchasing a cheap HDMI cord, for example, is more beneficial for your wallet. There is no real reason for buying the expensive ones, unless the cable was being used as a permanent device where you would have it wired through walls. If this were the case, a more expensive one would be best for a better lifespan.
Removing USB Incorrectly is Bad
This isn’t necessarily true. If you were to remove the USB drive without ejecting it first after transferring your data, there is no harm done. The transferred data, and any other existing information, will be available in the USB. However, removing the drive while it is in the middle of transferring information can SOMETIMES cause data loss or the software to crash.
In this case, it is better to be safe than sorry.
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