Warnings about magnets and gadgets have been passed down like tech folklore, often without much explanation. The reality is more nuanced: some electronics are genuinely vulnerable to magnetic fields, ...

If you grew up around some of the earlier models of televisions and computers, you may have received at least one sternly-worded warning to never place a magnet near them. These warnings still persist ...

Many of us grew up hearing stern warnings about keeping magnets away from TVs and computers. The fear was that even small magnets could disrupt electronics, erase data, or damage delicate components.