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Handbrake 0.93 released, capitulates on DVD decryption

Handbrake, the closest thing to entertainment manna we have, has released the newest version of its open-source DVD ripping software, version 0.93. There's just one problem: it no longer rips DVDs. At least, not the kind you'd want to rip.

While it has some shiny, new functionality, like the ability to ingest video in any format (not merely DVDs) and superior video quality, it rid itself of the number-one reason for getting it in the first place:

DVD decryption.

Handbrake's author tries to put a brave face on this by offering a klugey workaround:

HandBrake will … Read more

The Real Deal 123: Encryption

Tom and Rafe give the basics on encryption and examples of how to use it in the real world. Listen now: Download today's podcast History

Coded messages date back to Roman Times and probably existed before.

Sticklers may prefer encyphering an decyphering. reserve decrypt for decoding a message you don't have the key for.

What it means

Types of Encryption

-Symmetric-key

Each computer has a secrte key by which it encrypts and decrypts the data. Only another computer that knows what key was used can decrypt. Problem with key distribution

-Public key - introduced by Whitfield Diffie and … Read more

Forget your passwords safely with PassPack

Passwords are a real pain. It's not so bad dealing with one or two, but once you have five or more log-ins and passwords at various sites, even the sharpest mind will have trouble remembering what goes where. PassPack is a new service that attempts to solve this problem, letting you create a personal archive of log-ins and passwords that can be packed and unpacked with one master password.

After setting up PassPack, you can start plugging in as many accounts as you want. When you're done you can "Pack it up!" using a special packing … Read more