Nathaniel Mott

Nathaniel has been writing about various aspects of the technology industry, from startups and cybersecurity to social media and enthusiast hardware, since 2011. Lately, he spends his time writing and spending time with his family.

Articles by: Nathaniel Mott

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler: The Agency Doesn't Plan to Ban Cryptocurrency

By Nathaniel Mott published 6 October 21

SEC chair Gary Gensler discussed cryptocurrencies in general, decentralized finance and stablecoins in front of Congress.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Declares 'AMD's Lead Is Over' After Alder Lake, Sapphire Rapids

By Nathaniel Mott published 5 October 21

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger declared that his company is back as Alder Lake and Sapphire Rapids loom on the horizon.

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Compound Labs Accidentally Gave Away $162 Million of Its COMP Token

By Nathaniel Mott published 4 October 21

A decentralized finance platform called Compound Labs mistakenly gave away $162 million worth of its COMP token.

Crypto Gets Hotter: El Salvador Officially Starts Mining Bitcoin With Volcanic Energy

By Nathaniel Mott published 4 October 21

El Salvador announced that it's officially started to mine Bitcoin using renewable energy that was drawn from a volcano.

How to Calibrate Your Screen in Windows 11 or 10

By Nathaniel Mott published 2 October 21

Default color profiles get better all the time, but calibrating your screen in Windows 11 can give your monitor a little more oomph.

How to Install Fonts on Windows 11 or 10

By Nathaniel Mott published 1 October 21

Windows 11 and Windows 10 ship with plenty of fonts, but they also offers several ways for typography enthusiasts to install their typeface of choice.

How to Open HEIC files in Windows 11

By Nathaniel Mott published 30 September 21

Apple relies on the HEIF file format (which uses the HEIC extension) for photos taken with iOS devices. Viewing those photos on Windows 11 requires a bit of work, but it’s doable.

How to Rotate the Screen on Windows 11 or 10

By Nathaniel Mott published 30 September 21

Windows 11 isn’t limited to landscape orientations—it can be used in portrait mode as well as mirrored options for both orientation types. Here’s how to set that up.

US and EU Reaffirm Their Commitment to Exploring Trade and Tech-Related Issues

By Nathaniel Mott published 30 September 21

The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council released its first joint statement reaffirming the core issues it wants to address.

How to Save Space on Windows 11

By Nathaniel Mott published 29 September 21

Storage is more affordable than ever, but that doesn’t mean it should go to waste. These are some of the best ways to save space on Windows 11.

How to Install Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 11

By Nathaniel Mott published 24 September 21

Windows 11 offers easy access to the full Linux kernel (and the distributions built on top of it) by way of the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

The People's Bank of China Made All Crypto-Related Transactions Illegal

By Nathaniel Mott published 24 September 21

The People's Bank of China has made cryptocurrency-related transactions illegal.

AMD's Dr Lisa Su Joins Biden's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

By Nathaniel Mott published 23 September 21

AMD CEO Lisa Su and Nvidia chief scientist William Dally joined the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

How to Change Your Password in Windows 11

By Nathaniel Mott published 22 September 21

Changing your password in Windows 11 is a simple process, provided that you’re using a local account.

Microsoft Removes Some of Windows 11's Cruft With App 'Stubs,' Optional Drivers

By Nathaniel Mott published 21 September 21

Microsoft has used a few tricks to reduce the amount of cruft that's installed alongside Windows 11 by default.

Kyrgyzstan Reportedly Shuts Down 500 Illegal Cryptomining Farms

By Nathaniel Mott published 20 September 21

Kyrgyzstan officials have reportedly shut down 500 cryptocurrency mining farms to protect their power grid.

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How to Find Your MAC Address in Windows 11

By Nathaniel Mott published 18 September 21

In a few simple steps, you can identify your Media Access Control (MA) address.

Researchers Find Malware Hiding in Windows Subsystem for Linux

By Nathaniel Mott published 17 September 21

Black Lotus Labs said it found malware using the Windows Subsystem for Linux to avoid detection by security tools.

China's Reportedly Tracking Down Illicit Cryptocurrency Miners

By Nathaniel Mott published 16 September 21

China has reportedly started to track down cryptocurrency miners disguised as researchers.

US Judge Sentences Crypto Hedge Fund Scammer to 90 Months in Prison

By Nathaniel Mott published 16 September 21

The operator of two cryptocurrency hedge funds later revealed to be scams has been sentenced to 90 months in prison.

NFT Insider Trading: OpenSea Confirms Exec Played System

By Nathaniel Mott published 15 September 21

OpenSea revealed that its head of product used insider knowledge to buy NFTs set to be featured on its platform.

Ethereum's Hashrate Reaches All-Time High, Because of NFT Minting?

By Nathaniel Mott published 13 September 21

Ethereum's hashrate reached an all-time high, despite fears the recent hard fork would push miners away from the platform.

Report: El Salvador Won't Tax Foreign Investors for Bitcoin-Related Profits

By Nathaniel Mott published 13 September 21

El Salvador has reportedly decided to exempt foreign investors from taxes related to Bitcoin speculation.

Panama Could Follow El Salvador, Make Cryptocurrency Legal Tender

By Nathaniel Mott published 9 September 21

Panamanian congressman Gabriel Silva introduced a bill to make cryptocurrency legal tender within the country.

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Bitmain Will Reportedly Bring 56,000 Mining Rigs to Georgia

By Nathaniel Mott published 8 September 21

Bitmain has reportedly partnered with BlockQuarry to bring 56,000 of its Bitcoin mining rigs to Georgia.

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