Clever Encryption Trick

A startup named Bitcasa made a splash at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference last week by promising unlimited  backups to the cloud for just $10 a month.

Bitcasa said it provided privacy and security by encrypting all files, but was able to offer a very inexpensive service because it avoided the storage of duplicate files, especially music and movies.

Wanted: Apple Security Staff

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Everyone wants to pilfer a piece of Apple's unconfirmed future, and to date, more than a few have succeeded, which is why Apple's reportedly beefing up its security to put the kibosh on corporate raiders, "checkbook journalism" bloggers and more.

Images of bull-necked goons in black Armani suits with ear-jacks and  wayfarer shades dancing (or lumbering) through your heads?

Intel: You may already be using Xeon E5 without knowing it

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Do you know why Intel hasn't launched the Sandy Bridge-EP Xeon E5 processor for two-socket servers? Neither do we, but after attending Intel Developer Forum last week, we have some pretty good guesses.

Given the relative dearth of processor news at the IDF show, the attendees and vendors that El Reg spoke to at the show had little doubt the Xeon E5 processors were going to be the star of the event.

Developers see bright future in Windows 8

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In the years since CEO Steve Ballmer's infamous "developers, developers, developers" battle cry, Microsoft's relationship with developers has been a vital component of the company's strategy. If early developer enthusiasm is any indication, Microsoft appears to have done well with Windows 8.