7 Important Things You're Getting Wrong About Your Computer - Easiest Tech

One of the most important technology products we have in our day-to-day life is computers. We may or may not understand and use them fully. As we keep up with the times, we buy new computers and often hold onto some misconceptions. Over the years, we have been nurturing these misconceptions. This article discusses some of the misconceptions that computer users have. Let's see what those misconceptions are:

1. Computer Restart

You must restart the computer after installing each program. What if you don't restart? It is almost necessary to restart the PC after installing a program only 5% of the time, but it is not always necessary. However, some software modifications may require a restart. So, after installing any new program, you can continue using the PC comfortably without restarting.

2. Windows is Not Secure

If you are a regular on the Internet, you must have heard the phrase, 'There is no security using Windows'. Many YouTubers and bloggers discuss this, claiming that because Windows is widely used, it's a target for viruses. However, keeping Windows updated and backing up your data can make it much safer. Remember, most hacks or attacks occur due to user negligence, not because Windows is inherently insecure.

3. Safely Eject Pen Drive

If you do not safely eject a removable disk before disconnecting it, you risk data corruption. However, this is incorrect. Issues only arise if you unplug the drive during data transfer.

4. Don't Have Antivirus!

Many believe that antivirus software makes their system immune to viruses. Antivirus software is not bulletproof. It can only detect known viruses. As antivirus technology improves, so do viruses. Antivirus software detects viruses in its database, but new or modified viruses may go undetected. Practice good security habits to stay safe.

5. Internet Speed

Many think that faster internet speeds will load websites quicker. This is incorrect. A connection of 8-20 Mbps will load pages faster and provide better download speeds, but a 5 Mbps connection won't make much difference. Most websites don't use high-speed servers.

Downloading from Google Drive, YouTube, or Amazon Cloud will be faster. Other websites may limit bandwidth to serve many users. A slow download speed is often due to the server, not your connection.

6. Frequently Refreshed

Many refresh their computer frequently, thinking it speeds up performance. However, refreshing reloads all icons and files, wasting computing power. Avoid unnecessary refreshing.

7. RAM

More RAM is not always better. For average computing tasks, 2GB of RAM is sufficient. For heavy applications like Adobe Photoshop, more RAM is beneficial. However, more RAM does not always mean a faster PC.

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