Horizon PT - December 2023

DON’T GET FOOLED: BUSTING THE TOP 3 MYTHS ABOUT MODERN TECHNOLOGY

For some people, it can be hard to understand that computer technology has only existed for around 60 years and technology as we know it today for 15 years. But keeping up with this constant evolution can be a challenge for anyone, regardless of how long technology has been a part of their lives. That’s why so many myths exist about technology; what was true five years ago may no

(particularly smartphones) have batteries that know when they reach their maximum charge level and stop accepting input. NO. 2: EVERYTHING YOU DO IN PRIVACY/INCOGNITO MODE IS COMPLETELY PRIVATE. If you’re a fan of using this browser setting for privacy’s sake, we hate to be the ones to tell you privacy/incognito modes aren’t private. This browser feature erases cookies and tracking data once you close the window, but your internet service provider and the websites you visited all know you were there. This means the only place your browsing won’t appear is in your device’s history. So, not only can someone find your history, but if you’re using this browser setting to protect your information from hackers, it doesn’t work. Sites can still see your unique browser’s “fingerprint” and use that to target you. NO. 3: ONCE YOU DELETE A FILE, IT’S GONE. This one may sound counterintuitive, but it’s true. When you “delete” something on your computer, your computer doesn’t actually destroy it. Instead, it simply flags the file as available to overwrite whenever you need the space. Until the computer officially writes new data over the file, it’s still there (and can be found).

longer apply. So, to separate fact from fiction and keep you up to date with the latest in tech, here are the top three myths about technology you need to stop believing today. NO. 1: CHARGING YOUR DEVICE FOR A LONG TIME WILL RUIN ITS BATTERY. Once upon a time, for many laptops, cellphones, tablets, or other devices, this was true. However, as technology advanced, so did its batteries. Now, most devices

CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES “I want to take time to thank the wonderful staff at Horizon Physical Therapy for helping me gain full recovery of my left knee. I started therapy in July with extreme pain in my left knee from injury while doing yardwork. The program worked wonders in helping me recover in 20 visits.

I am a retired registered surgical nurse, and I really appreciate the doctors and therapists who took great care of me. I would highly recommend Horizon to anyone who needs therapy.” –Paula F.

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