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Advancements in technology render other technological products useless.Think of diskettes.Others are still functional but are now less expensive than when they were first introduced in the market, such as USB devices.The price of today’s flash drive with 32GB capacity was the price of a 500 MB USB a long time ago.

All in the name of sales, some businesses will tend to persuade you into buying something that you may not really need, or assign a price for something that no longer deserves such a ridiculous amount.
Kim Komando for USA Today identifies five tech things that you should not be putting your money into.

First: “computer tune-up software”
Surfing the web, have you already encountered a pop-up ad that goes something like this: “Know what’s slowing down your PC.Click here to download a free PC tune-up!” Well, it’s free and a computer needs a tune-up; so, why not download one, right?

The initial tune-up could be free but you might be eventually asked to buy the software.There’s no need to spend a single cent on it.


Search the web for those that truly offer free tune-up tools.Read well first before downloading anything.As for malware and other similar threats, there are free versions of antivirus software by leading companies.

Though some features are not available on the free version, they still do the task you originally sought for: boost your PC’s performance or detect and remove malware.

Second: “renting a router or modem”

This was a common practice before.Doing it today could be likened to buying overpriced popcorns in movie theaters, according to tech expert Kim Komando.

Rent could be between $8-10 a month whereas a decent modem could be bought online for under $100.In addition, remember that not all routers are the same; therefore, buy the one that has the features that you’re looking for.

Third: “cables that cost more than $15”

A cable for $30?Komando said that anything over $15 is already overpriced.She also cautioned that based on her experience, there’s nothing really different between a High-Definition Multimedia Interface cable worth $10 and other HDMI cables priced higher.

Fourth: “car GPS and traffic subscriptions”

For drivers with smartphones, there’s no need to subscribe to them.Simply use the phone's navigation tools.Ever heard of Google Maps?Waze is also another popular GPS navigation software.

Fifth: “crowdfunded pre-orders”

This one’s a reminder for those who are fans of ordering from crowdfunding sites.You may mean well to support those promising tech things, but it will be a gamble on your part.