New Military Grade Password Security Device Now Available To The Public (it’s virtually impenetrable!)

New Bluetooth password encryption device is budget friendly .

Do you ever worry about your bank, retirement, or social media accounts getting hacked? Did you know that 1 in 4 people experienced identity theft last year? And that with millions of attempted hacks each day, it’s just a matter of time before you’re next?

If you’re worried about your accounts being hacked, your identity being stolen, and you’re sick and tired of thinking up the next impossible-to-remember password, then get a load of our most recent discovery.

John McAfee, founder of McAfee Antivirus and Leading Online Security Expert, says about this powerful little device...

What is It?

It's called Everykey. It’s a tiny bluetooth device that provides virtually impenetrable password security for all your online accounts and Bluetooth devices. In fact, the highest levels of the military use the very same technology to protect their top secret documents!

What Does It Do?

Where to begin!? This powerful little device is like your own personal digital master key. It truly is the future of access control!

1. It automatically creates incredibly complex, impossible-to-remember passwords for Bluetooth devices and any password protected website you can’t afford to have hacked and exposed.
2. It uses military grade AES 128-bit encryption to guard those complex passwords – rendering hackers and identity thieves virtually powerless.
3. It automatically logs you into devices and websites when you’re nearby. When you walk away, it automatically logs you out and locks them down for you!

What Else Can It Do?

Well, unlike other products that are limited in capability, Everykey works with both Bluetooth accessed devices and password protected websites.

AND unlike other similar devices or website password management programs, Everykey doesn’t make you logout of one account just to log in to another. It conveniently works with multiple devices like your phone and websites, simultaneously...

Now you can move in and out of your devices and password protected websites as easy as you do the rooms in your own home!

What If I Lose My Everykey?

No problem. Simply shut it down! If your Everykey gets lost, misplaced, or is stolen, you can instantly lock it down right from your phone using their app or you can call Everykey directly and have them freeze it for you.

But here’s the thing, the Everykey device itself doesn’t store your passwords. They’re safely stored on Everykey’s secure server. So even if you lose, misplace, or have your Everykey stolen, it’s totally useless in anyone’s hands except yours!

What Else Does It Work With?

Everykey is future ready! It was designed to work with Bluetooth enabled devices like your car, house, lights and more. Plus, their Software Development Kit lets third party developers create new applications for Everykey. So the possibilities are endless.

How Much Does It Cost?

Honestly, this powerful little device should cost at least $150...but you can get your own Everykey for only 65.00!

When you consider the potential for significant financial loss, reputation ruined, and just the unnerving feeling of being violated by having your personal information exposed, 65.00 is peanuts compared to all of that!

Source: http://dailylifetech.com/2016/everykey/1/1?engsec=60

This weird trick can free up gigabytes of space on your iPhone

Whoa! This unusual (and risk-free) hack can free up hundreds of megabytes, or maybe even a couple gigabytes.

It seems like iPhone storage is always at a premium, especially if you have an entry-level model with just 16GB (an economic necessity for many an iPhone owner). It's the rare user who doesn't know the pain of trying to download a new app or snap a few more photos and seeing the dreaded "not enough storage" message.

You've probably heard all the usual "free up space" tips, but I'm willing to bet you haven't heard this one. It's an honest-to-goodness magic trick, one that may fill you with joy while simultaneously making you a little mad at Apple.

Your iPhone doesn't need to be jailbroken, and this doesn't void your warranty or involve any kind of risk. Try it, and see what happens. Here's the drill:

Step 1: Tap the Settings app and then tap General > About to see how much storage is available. Note that as the "before" number.

Step 2: Open the iTunes Store app, head to movies, and find any really large title. "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is a good choice at 6.83GB. (You just need to find a movie that requires more space to download than you have available on your phone.) Tap the Rent button twice, keeping in mind you won't actually end up renting it (and therefore won't be charged anything).

Step 3: Once you see the message that there's not enough space available to download your rental, tap Settings. Then navigate back to General > About and you should see a couple hundred megabytes' worth of additional available storage -- possibly even more.

Step 4: Repeat the process! (That is, go back to the iTunes Store app and try renting the movie again.) Each time, you should wind up with another chunk of freed-up storage. Keep going until you either have too much free space (meaning you'd actually be able to download the movie) or the available space stops rising.

What. The. Heck? It's not immediately clear why this works, but it does. I just tested it on an iPhone 5c (running iOS 9.1, just for the record) that had 4GB of available space. Result after the first attempted rental: 4.4GB.

Alas, that was as far as I got. Repeated attempts yielded no more space. But if you check the Reddit thread devoted to this topic, you'll see that many users tacked on hundreds of megabytes numerous times, and some were able to reclaim gigabytes of space. The best news of all: There doesn't appear to be a downside to this. It's not like iOS is secretly wiping out your photos or something.

Instead, it's probably clearing out caches that shouldn't be full in the first place -- suggesting this is a storage issue (if not outright bug) Apple should investigate.

Let's crowdsource it a little further. Once you've tried the trick, hit the comments with your results!

Source: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/out-of-space-on-your-iphone-try-this-magic-trick-to-free-up-more/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0h&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5815af8b04d301364f7ac2c3&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

The best Android alternative to the Apple iPad Mini 4

Huawei MediaPad M3 review:

THE GOOD The Huawei MediaPad M3 has a stylish and sturdy aluminum design. The HD screen is sharp and the fingerprint sensor is fast. It has dual Harman-Kardon speakers that are crazy-loud.

THE BAD Audio sounds tinny at maximum volume.

THE BOTTOM LINE The Huawei MediaPad M3 is the best small and stylish Android alternative to the Apple iPad Mini 4.

The Huawei MediaPad M3 is like a louder, more affordable Apple iPad Mini 4, that runs Android.

The stylish, aluminum-clad tablet bears a striking resemblance to the iPad Mini 4 in design, and its performance is just as powerful, however the Huawei tablet has better speakers and cheaper pricing -- for both Wi-Fi only and LTE models. It will hit the US in December for $299. AU and UK pricing has yet to be announced.

Sight and sound

• 8.4-inch screen2,
• 560x1,600-pixel resolution IPS screen
• 359 ppi
• Harman Kardon speakers

Tablets are great for media consumption (aka watching hella amounts of Netflix), so it's no surprise that the very literally named MediaPad M3 is one of the best binge-watch-friendly models around. Its got a satisfyingly sharp screen (so streaming HD content looks great) and houses Harman Kardon-tuned speakers on its top and bottom edges (or left and right, if holding horizontally).

The speakers are surprisingly loud, crisp and clear; dialogue in movies was always at the forefront and vocals in music sounded appropriately accentuated. Additionally, with the speakers on each end of the Huawei MediaPad M3, it makes for a more immersive listening experience (even though the iPad Mini 4 also has two speakers, they're both located on the same side of the tablet). The downsides to the Huawei tablet's speakers are the same ones that plague all tablets: audio is tinny at maximum volume and seriously, where's the bass?

Supremely sleek

Let's be real: all tablets kind of look the same and how one feels in your hands can many times be the deciding factor. (I mean, it's meant to be a handheld device after all.)

The Huawei tablet's sleek, aluminum design manages to feel solid and lightweight at the same time. With respect to the Google Pixel C, it's one of the most posh Android models available. In comparison to the iPad Mini 4, the difference in dimensions are slight. In my opinion, both successfully balance the sleek and solid sweet spot that all tablets should aspire to.

Smooth operator

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Huawei HiSilicon Kirin octa-core processor
• 32GB, 64GB internal storage
• 4GB RAM
• Nano-SIM card slot
• MicroSD card slot, with up to 128GB card support

The Huawei MediaPad M3 isn't all beauty and no brains; its performance is as graceful as its design (yes, I equate brains with performance when it comes to tablets). The tablet outperformed the iPad Mini 4 and Samsung Galaxy S2 8.0 in 3DMark, making it one of the fastest Android tablets for gaming.

Big games like Hearthstone launch quickly, however loading times for levels in games like N.O.V.A. 3 and Dead Trigger 2 take around 20 to 30 seconds.

This is average for a tablet with the Huawei's specs and despite the small wait, it's a perfectly playable tablet. To find a model with faster loading speeds, you'll have to upgrade to a speed demon like the iPad Pro 9.7.

Like all high-end tablets these days, the Huawei MediaPad M3 has a fingerprint reader for extra security, which pleasantly recognized my fingerprint quickly and consistently. Battery life will last you a good work day as it lasted an average of 10 hours while continuously running a downloaded movie. It's not the longest tablet battery life I've come across (though it is a bit longer than the iPad Mini 4's), but that's pretty good for its size.

On the LTE model, you can take a SIM from any carrier (including Google Fi), pop it in and use it like a phone. Obnoxious? Yes, but for sure useful. The LTE model's price varies by country, however in comparison to LTE versions of the iPad Mini 4 (which doesn't work with Google Fi), the Huawei tablet is still more affordable. At the time of posting, Huawei has yet to share full pricing details. We'll update the review as soon as we have that information.

To iPad, or not to iPad?

Aside from the Harman Kardon speakers, the biggest difference between the Huawei MediaPad M3 and the Apple iPad Mini 4 is their operating systems. Android gets a bad rep for its perceived inferiority to iOS (thanks to a smaller app store and the unfortunate fact that apps sometimes debut on iOS before Android), but the availability gap in apps is closing and the Google Play Store is still full of more great apps than you'll ever have time to use.

Increasingly, the real reason to pick one operating system over another is more preference -- as well as how much you've invested in iOS apps along with iTunes music and movies. If the media content you want to consume is tied to iTunes, stick with the iPad. If not, the small and solid Huawei MediaPad M3 is one of the best Android alternatives to the high-end Apple iPad Mini 4.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/products/huawei-mediapad-m3/review/

Microsoft Boosts Edge Browser Security

Windows Defender Application Guard isolates the browser, making Windows 10 Enterprise PCs harder to hack.

Microsoft is giving its Edge browser a security boost with Windows Defender Application Guard for Windows 10 Enterprise.

Other browsers use software-based sandboxes to stay segregated from sensitive areas of the PC, but they "still provide a pathway for malware and vulnerability exploits," Senior Vice President Yusuf Mehdi wrote in a blog post.

Redmond's system uses virtualization-based security technology to protect its browser against malware, viruses, vulnerabilities, and zero-day attacks. A hardware-based container isolates Edge to prevent malicious code from spreading across a corporate network. Even if an untrusted site successfully loads malware, Mehdi explained, it "is unable to reach beyond the isolated container." Close out of the browser, and "any malware is erased, preventing further attacks."

"This level of protection has never been more important, as the majority of attacks start in the browser," Mehdi said.

The program will be available to Windows Insiders in the coming months and roll out more broadly next year.

In March, Microsoft announced Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, which helps enterprises detect, investigate, and respond to attacks. Redmond this week introduced the ability to share intelligence across WDATP and Office 365. Plus, Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection will be extended to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business.

The news comes as Microsoft announced Windows 10 is now running on 400 million active devices. That's up from the 300 million counted in early May, helped along by the free OS upgrade available at the time to those on Windows 7 and 8.1.

Chrome 55 Promises Big Memory Boost

Some popular websites could consume half as much memory 

as they currently do in Chrome.

Google's Chrome Web browser has long been plagued by power and battery-management problems, but its next major release might hog fewer PC resources thanks to improved JavaScript handling.

Set for release on Dec. 6, Chrome 55 will take advantage of an update to JavaScript that reduces the memory footprint of major websites like The New York Times, Reddit, and YouTube, according to Engadget. Those and other similar sites will consume 50 percent less RAM than they do in the current stable version of Chrome.

One of biggest JavaScript improvements is reducing background memory consumption. Chrome pre-loads websites in the background, but often doesn't release the memory it uses to do so once the loading is complete.

Using a memory visualization tool, programmers working on the V8 according to a blog post. "By immediately freeing the zone after compilation, we reduced the lifetime of zones significantly which resulted in reduced average and peak memory usage."

JavaScript project discovered that "the background parser would keep an entire zone alive long after the code was already compiled,"

Eliminating JavaScript's background memory consumption will build on Google's earlier efforts to streamline Chrome's background loading. Last fall, Google announced it had trained Chrome to identify when a webpage isn't busy, and use that free time to clean up unused memory.

In June, Microsoft claimed that its Edge browser is more power-efficient than Chrome. Redmond said that Chrome used up a laptop's battery three hours sooner than Edge did in a test of wireless movie streaming.

Independent tests have also confirmed Chrome's reputation as a memory hog. Firefox came in first in PCMag's recent memory test, nearly halving Chrome's memory usage.

How Clean Up Windows 10 With the Refresh Windows Tool

Microsoft's Refresh Windows tool can rid your Windows 10 PC of junkware and return it to a clean, pristine state.

One of the problems of buying a new PC is that it typically comes loaded with junkware—usually trial or limited pieces of software that you don't want or don't need. And that software can slow down your computer and chew up memory.

You can try to uninstall each piece of junkware to clean up your PC. But that takes time and can still leave files, Registry entries, and other unwanted stuff behind. Instead, you can return your Windows 10 computer to a pristine state via a free software tool offered by Microsoft.

Microsoft's Refresh Windows tool purges all applications that don't come built into Windows 10 by installing a fresh copy of the operating system. That includes all third-party software, including unwanted junkware. It also includes software you may want to keep, such as Microsoft Office, so you'll need to make sure you have the necessary media to reinstall such programs. Further, your Windows settings are reset to their default options. Finally, the tool can keep your documents and other personal files intact or remove them completely.

To access this tool in Windows 10, click on the Start button > Settings > the category for Update & security. From the Update & security window, click on the setting in the left pane for Recovery. Then click on the link in the right pane under "More recovery options" that reads: Learn how to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows.

That link brings you to a webpage with information on the Refresh Windows tool along with a button for downloading it.

Since the tool is accessible via a webpage, you can save time by simply launching your browser and directly opening this page. Click on the "download tool now" button to save the software on your PC. Then run the tool to install it.

The second screen asks you if you want to get rid of your apps and settings and keep your personal files or get rid of everything. Unless you want a totally clean machine, you'll most likely want to retain your personal files, so choose the option to "Keep personal files only" and then click the Start button.

The tool then downloads and installs Windows 10 from scratch. You'll want to take a nice, loooong coffee break as this process takes awhile to complete.

Finally, Windows delivers you to the Lock screen and then the sign-in screen. Log in as you normally would.

Windows will now set itself up. After the setup completes, you'll see that Windows 10 has reverted to a clean state with none of the junkware that plagued it before.

Of course, you'll have to reinstall any software or apps and restablish any customized settings to bring Windows back to the way you want it. That's why the best time to run the Refresh Windows tool, at least on a brand new PC, is as soon as you get it home and take it out of the box. That means less work for you and a PC unburdened by junkware.

Apple iOS 10.1 now available, bringing Portrait mode to iPhone 7 Plus

If you're an iPhone 7 Plus owner, one of the most interesting camera features is finally available to try.

iOS 10.1 has arrived for download. On a whole, 10.1 offers a lot of small bug fixes. But it also brings Portrait mode to the iPhone 7 Plus camera. The depth of field effect turns photos of people taken at a certain range into pictures that look, in some ways, like a shot taken with a DSLR.

How to update:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update and begin the download. Make sure you have at least a couple of gigabytes free on your phone's storage. Remember to back up your iPhone via iCloud or your computer first, and keep your iPhone plugged in and charging to be safe. Or, update via iTunes.

The effect is still in beta, according to Apple, but it's added as a new mode in Apple's Camera app on the iPhone. I've been using it over the weekend, and it has its quirks. The "bokeh" effect uses both the wide-angle and telephoto lenses to simulate the blurred-background effect common in DSLR cameras. Check out our guide on getting the most out of Portrait mode.

You'll see right away that Portrait mode zooms in closer than the normal wide-angle lens. It also requires that the subject be a certain distance from the phone in order for it to work, and the lighting can't be too dim.

But when it works, it blurs the background to create a depth-of-field effect that feels similar to bokeh. Portrait mode is best used with people or animals, not inanimate objects.

The Camera app saves a version of the photo with and without the Portrait mode effect applied by default. You have to be in Portrait mode to make the effect work: it can't be applied to other photos afterwards.

5 settings to change on your new router

Here are five basic settings to look at when configuring a Wi-Fi network router.

My cable provider's modem -- which also acts as my router -- stopped broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal last week. So, I pulled out my old Cisco Wi-Fi router to keep the fire burning until I mustered up the will to visit the Comcast store.

After setting up my old router last week and the new Comcast modem last night, I have a few pointers to share for setting up a Wi-Fi router.

1. Change the network name and password

To change the username and password, you'll need to log into your router's web utility in your browser. Comcast launched its web utility as soon as I connected my laptop to its Wi-Fi network, but if yours doesn't automatically launch, look for the URL for the web utility in your manual. Or you can google it by searching for "[your router name] ip address". For many routers, the address is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

Once you're on that web utility page, you'll need to log in again, but the login information won't be the same as your Wi-Fi login. Usually, the username is "admin" and the password is "password", but you can change these credentials after logging in for the first time. If that combination doesn't work, check your router's manual.

Now you can give your router a unique name and password.

In the web utility, head to the Wi-Fi settings page. Look for a field for Network name or SSID and change the default name to something of your own creation. Also on this page or the Wi-Fi security page, you can change the default password. Choose a password -- or better yet, a passphrase -- that you'll remember but isn't too easy to guess.

2. Choose a security mode

If you set a strong password for your router, then you have taken the first step of securing your network and not leaving it open for anyone to access. With a password set on a modern router, you are most likely using WPA or WPA2 encryption.

WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a 256-bit encryption protocol that is more secure than the older, weaker WEP standard that uses 64- or 128-bit encryption. WPA2 improves upon WPA by using a stronger encryption algorithm; WPA2 uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm that is more secure than WPA and its TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) algorithm.

Many routers offer a mixed-mode of WPA and WPA2 so that older devices that pre-date WPA2 can connect to your network, but WPA2 has been around for more than 10 years so I'd wager that most, if not all, of your network devices are compatible with WPA2. When choosing the security mode for your router, I would go with WPA2 -- often listed as WPA2-PSK (AES) -- and only switch to mixed mode if you have an ancient device that won't connect to your WPA2-protected network.

3. Check network mode and bands

If your router is new, odds are it's a 802.11ac model, which broadcasts in two frequencies: 5GHz and 2.4GHz. These are the frequencies with which your wireless network broadcasts radio waves to transmit information. Both frequency bands should be on by default, but in the Wi-Fi area of your router's web utility, check the status of both to make sure they are active.

The 2.4GHz band is more crowded because it's the frequency many common electronics in your household use, from cordless phones and baby monitors to garage door openers and microwaves. You might run into network interference with 2.4GHz, but it allows older devices to connect to your network. The 5GHz band is less congested and faster but has shorter range than the 2.4GHz band.

With both modes operating, your router will choose the best mode for each of your network devices.

4. Enable parental controls

In the web utility, look for a Parental Controls or Access Restrictions section to establish some boundaries for your kids' devices.

You can restrict access to certain sites, though keeping your kids out of the Internet's dark corners by blacklisting individual sites seems like a Sisyphean effort. You can block sites entirely or during certain hours of the day.

ou can also block a network device, like your kid's iPad, from accessing the internet during certain hours of the day, which will put an end to late-night Snapchatting or Netflix sessions. You will need to enter the MAC address of the device you want blocked so your router can identify it. On an iPad or iPhone, for example, you can find the device's MAC address by going to Settings > General > About. You want the number listed for Wi-Fi Address, which is what iOS calls the MAC address.

5. Disable remote management

This setting is usually disabled by default but it's worth checking to make sure it is.

In the Advanced section of your router's web utility you should see a Remote Management or Remote Access area. Make sure this setting is disabled, which means you'll need to be connected to your router's local network in order to access the web utility.

If this setting is turned on, then someone could gain remote access to your router and change your settings and knock you off of your own network.

Kodak's Ektra phone hopes to recapture photography glory days

It would either be very brave or very foolish of Kodak to try and compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung. But with the launch of its camera-focused new Ektra phone, that's exactly what it's doing.

Kodak used to be one of the biggest names in traditional film photography. But the digital era hasn't been kind to it, so the company is looking to the world of phonesto help get some cash back in the bank.

True to Kodak's heritage, the Ektra is aimed squarely at photography enthusiasts. At the camera's core is a 21-megapixel sensor, with a bright f/2.0 aperture lens in front. Kodak claims the camera will be able to capture crisp images in low light, helped by optical image stabilisation and software tweaks.

A physical wheel on the front of the phone lets you change settings quickly -- something that will no doubt appeal to photography purists who like the tactile feel of physical dials. There's also a wide range of scene modes and a manual mode to help you get a bit more creative.

On paper, the phone's camera has plenty to boast about, although whether it delivers on image quality remains to be seen until we take it for a proper test.

The Ektra will need to produce some stunning shots if Kodak truly hopes to make photographers take interest. Photography prowess is one of the mostly hotly contested aspects of top-end phones, with devices such as the iPhone 7, Galaxy S7 and new Google Pixel all capable of taking beautiful photos.

It's interesting to note that Kodak hasn't built the phone itself -- the actual hardware is produced by a company called Bullitt, which it previously partnered with on the Kodak IM5 phone, a much simpler affair with older folks in mind. It's not clear how much work Kodak has had to do on the Ektra beyond slapping its branding on it, but it's hopefully wise enough to not lend its name to a product before checking that it's any good first.

The Ektra will be on sale across Europe later this year and will set you back £449. At the time of launch, Kodak has no plans to launch the phone in the wider world, but that UK price converts to about $550 or AU$720. We'll update this article with more information when it's available.

Specs and features

·         Android 6.0 Marshmallow software

·         MediaTek Helio X20 2.3GHz decacore processor with 3GB RAM

·         32GB storage, expandable with microSD cards

·         13-megapixel front-facing camera

·         3,000mAh battery

·         USB type-C

25 things you don't actually need to keep in the fridge

Make some room in your fridge by storing these room-temperature-happy items in the pantry.

There is probably a bunch of things in your fridge that doesn't need to be there. Removing these items from your fridge can free up space and improve the taste and quality of items that should be stored at room temperature.

Take a look at this list and then go rummage through your fridge.

Hot sauce stays fresh up to 3 years without refrigeration, even after opening it.

Potatoes should be stored in paper bags in cool, dry pantries. Putting them in the fridge can make them taste funny and rot faster.

Onions do best in dry, ventilated areas. Keep them away from potatoes, though. These tubers can make onions rot faster.

Like onions, garlic is just fine in a dry, ventilated area of the pantry.
Basil absorbs fridge smells, so it is best to keep your fresh basil in a cup or vase of water on the counter much like fresh cut flowers. You can also do this with any other fresh herbs.

Your avocado won't ripen? That's because it's in the fridge. Putting an unripe avocado on the counter will make it ripen much faster. To really speed up the process, put it in a bag with a banana or apple.

Putting berries in the fridge can make them rot much faster due to moisture. They'll be fine in a bowl or basket on the counter.

Bread is best when kept at room temperature in a sealed plastic bag. Storing bread in the fridge speeds up the dehydration process and makes it go stale faster.

You might have heard that keeping batteries in the fridge can make them last longer. This is false. The cold can actually be bad for them.

Storing tomatoes in the fridge can alter their flavor and make them rot faster.

Keeping them on the counter in a bowl is your best bet.

Keep coffee out of the fridge and in a dry, air-tight container in the cupboard.

Most squash, especially those with thicker skin, do well for up to a couple months in the pantry.

Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil and it doesn't need to be refrigerated.

Most cakes don't need refrigeration. If it's unfrosted or has a buttercream or ganache frosting, it's fine to store it in an airtight container for around three days.
Uncut melons do best on the counter or in a dry pantry.

Bananas that are unripe should be hung on a banana hook on the counter to ripen. Otherwise, ripe bananas can be stored in the fridge or freezer to prevent further ripening.

Ketchup and mustard can be kept in the cabinet for around a month without refrigeration because they contain acids that inhibit bacteria growth.

Peanut butter doesn't need to be refrigerated and can be kept in the cabinet for months, unless it's organic.

Cooking oils can be kept in the pantry, with the exception of nut oils.

Apples, peaches, nectarines and pears can be kept in a basket in your pantry and will last around a week.

Rice only needs to be kept in the fridge if it's cooked. Dry rice can be stored in canisters or plastic bags in your pantry for years. If it's stored in an air-tight container, white rice can last 8 to 10 years. Brown rice can last 1 to 2 years.

Like rice, dried beans don't need to be refrigerated. In fact, the moisture found in a refrigerator can make beans grow sprouts.

Grandmas and some beauty blogs swear by storing your makeup in the fridge, but makeup was made to be be stored at room temperature. Cold temperatures may destabilize chemical compositions and the humidity can make powders clump together.

Peppers, both spicy and mild, don't need to go in the fridge. They taste much better when stored open-air in a basket on your counter.

Eggplants are hardy enough to keep out on the counter at room temperature.

World's first 5G chip will take future phones supersonic

Qualcomm's new processor, the X50, will appear in devices starting in early 2018 and promises to be 100 times faster than current wireless tech.

5G may be in your phone sooner than you think.

Qualcomm on Monday unveiled the world's first 5G wireless chip, the Snapdragon X50 modem. It's initially aimed at both phones and gear like home wireless networks. And it should be in devices in the first half of 2018.

"5G is right around the corner," Sherif Hanna, Qualcomm staff manager of technical marketing, said in an interview.

The X50 represents the next baby step toward 5G, which is expected to be 100 times faster than our current wireless technology and 10 times speedier than whatGoogle Fiber offers through a physical connection to the home. Typically, when a new wireless technology becomes available, it first shows up in standalone devices like wireless hotspots. But Qualcomm is already working on getting it into phones.

Unless you live in South Korea, you probably won't get to see the X50's power anytime soon. Qualcomm says the chip will likely appear first in phones on networks like Korea Telecom, in time for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

The X50 processor also has some limitations. It only connects to 5G networks, so to hook up to an older 4G or 3G network, you'll need a second wireless chip. Qualcomm hopes phone makers will opt to pair the X50 with its Snapdragon line of processors that integrate the brains of the device with the wireless connectivity. Companies like LG and HTC use Qualcomm's Snapdragon line, but Apple does not.

When the industry moved from 3G technology to 4G LTE, the radio-based "air interface" looked different, but the technology used the same kind of wireless spectrum. That meant companies knew how 4G transmissions would operate in the real world. But 5G is completely different.

"The challenge of that is this is all extremely new," Hanna said.

5G uses very high frequency spectrum known as millimeter waves. They can carry large amounts of data and transfer signals with minimal delays. But signals travel only short distances and have difficult penetrating walls and going around corners, which makes designing 5G networks tricky.

Qualcomm and its handset and network partners hope the X50 chip will help them better understand how 5G will work. Then chipmaker will be able to release "a more complete version" of the technology in its future processors.

"In current devices, our modems support everything, all flavors of LTE, 3G and 2G," Hanna said. "That is the ultimate goal" for the 5G processors as well.

Along with the X50 news, Qualcomm said Australian network operator Telstra is rolling out a gigabit-class LTE network by the end of the year, while Netgear is releasing a hotspot that reaches LTE speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second. Phones will be able to run on the higher speeds in 2017 as carriers upgrade their networks.