New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- 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. But in reality, most of this concern is rooted in outdated technology. While magnets can still pose risks under very specific conditions, the average consumer has little to worry about.

Older devices, particularly cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs and traditional hard drives, relied heavily on magnetised components. CRT televisions use a beam of electrons directed by internal magnets onto a phosphor-coated screen to create images. Similarly, hard disk drives (HDDs) rely on magnetic platters to store and overwrite data. Introduc...