5.

Charging A Smartphone Overnight Damages The Device

There is a valid reason to why your phone is called ''smart.''Thanks to the built-in protection, it knows when it supposed to stop charging. If a decade ago overcharging could indeed damage the battery, you don't need to worry about such an outcome these days.

4.

Your Phone Can Cook An Egg

Lots of people used to believe that radio waves a cell phone emits were so powerful that you could boil an egg by placing it between two devices. Well, bad news for the lovers of unconventional cooking methods. The amount of radiation a cell phone emits is so small that you would need 7,000 smartphones to boil an egg-and even this number is approximate since nobody has checked it yet.

3.

Using Incognito Mode Will Protect Your Privacy

Privacy issues are on the rise these days. It makes more and more people use the private or incognito mode while browsing the internet to keep their personal information safe. It is believed to be a secured way to protect your data. This private mode does prevent your browser from storing your cookies, passwords and other information. But it doesn't equal an encrypted connection, and other people , for example , internet service providers, can see your browsing history. Plus, no incognito mode will protect your device from malware. For that you'll need an antivirus.

2.

If You Make A Call While Your Phone Is Charging It May Catch Fire

There have been several cases when devices started burning, but it happened because of low-quality batteries,suspicious second-hand chargers and dubious charging methods. If you have original batteries and chargers (in the way they should be used), you can use a charging phone in any way you want,including making calls. It'll just take longer for the phone to charge, that's all.

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The Dimmer The Screen Is The Better

After all, it saves your battery,and that's a good thing, right ? Well your optician would disagree. If your smartphone's screen is too dim, you'll have to strain your eyes. And even though it's unlikely to lead to any permanent damage, you'll get headaches and tired eyes. If your screen brightness is higher than 50%, though,you should keep it down a bit. An over-bright screen can cause lots of short-term eye issues, from irritation to dry eyes and strain.

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Maureen Kasuku

Maureen is our resident cat lady and Beyoncé stan. She writes about spas, brunch and ballet recitals but has never been to any. Moonlights as a social justice activist in her spare time. She knows things and is obnoxiously opinionated on the internet but not in real life

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