Nathan Ord
Nathan Ord is a tech nerd through and through. Following any technology, from home and business applications to VR, anything is up his alley. Starting out as the family repair guy and local "tech expert" for those around him, he helped out wherever he could. Nathan came aboard HotHardware in 2020 and continuously enjoys what he does. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering, playing video games, and just relaxing with friends.
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Whether you are getting some work done around the house, going for a run, studying, or just trying to chill, having something to listen to can make all of it that much better. However, you need a good pair of headphones or earbuds to make whatever you have piping in more immersive. Have no fear, though, as Amazon has...
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We’ve made it to the weekend, and what better time to play some video games like Helldivers 2 or Palworld to unwind? However, if your gaming kit is not quite up to snuff, it might be a little rough for you to get your game on. Thankfully, Best Buy has a handful of gaming deals that can get you sorted and gaming in no...
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Both Helldivers 2 and Palworld have seen explosive growth and popularity since their respective releases, drawing in millions of gamers around the world. With this popularity, though, also comes opportunistic folks trying to make a quick buck by piggybacking off the hype. This is exactly what happened both titles...
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There has been a smorgasbord of breaches as of late, though the U.S. government, in conjunction with international partners, is starting to quell that problem. However, in the past year, threat actors have had their pick of the buffet for breaches, which now includes Golden Corral, a literal buffet. The famous...
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Cybersecurity is an incredibly complex and vast topic, requiring a multifaceted approach across multiple sectors and disciplines, so the White House wants you to stop using C and C++. While that is a bit of an unnuanced simplification, this is essentially the case, following a publication from the Office of the...
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It turns out that you do not need Chinese backdoors in products if people are just installing IoT devices with poor security. This is evidenced by a recent report regarding video doorbells manufactured by a Chinese company, which can be easily compromised. Further, these doorbells are sold around the United States at...
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Privacy is a hot-button issue for individuals and the enterprise, which has lead to some clever innovations, such as self-destructing USB drives, among other devices. To that end, the Biden administration is looking to address data privacy with a new executive order with a goal to “protect Americans’ sensitive...
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When you get into the ransomware scene, one would think that you want to lay somewhat low while building up a decent reputation before going for the big fish. However, ransomware newcomer Mogilevich is coming out swinging with the claim that it has compromised Epic Games and made off with a good handful of data...
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Elon Musk, of SpaceX, brain-computer interface, and Tesla fame, is struggling with a fresh Windows 11 install on a new laptop per recent postings on X, formerly Twitter. Musk is getting swiftly ratio’d by nerds on his social media platform using the community notes feature, however, explaining that he is wrong about...
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When joking about committing a crime, a common meme usually follows up with “in a video game,” or “in Minecraft,” to ‘absolve’ you of the crime for anyone listening. However, some animators brought the world of Grand Theft Auto VI into Minecraft with an impressive animation, which imples you could commit all the crimes you want in Minecraft
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When you think of prison, you probably do not think of technology, and in fact, you may think of the lack thereof. However, a plethora of correctional facilities and inmates utilize technology, and not just that which is smuggled in. Laptops are great for educational, leisure, and other purposes, but they also must be safe for the correctional
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Are you in the market for a reading and drawing tablet, or other Apple accouterments for your tech kit? Amazon has a few sales going right now that can save you big bucks on some solid Apple gear, from iPads to AirPods and AirTags; there is something for everyone in these deals. Without further ado, let’s take a bite...
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Virtually all smartphone users around the globe charge their devices daily, either via a wired charger or wireless charging pad. It turn out, however, that wireless chargers can be used to do some pretty nefarious things. Researchers have recently shown that it's possible to manipulate or even destroy devices by...
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Yesterday, the social media platform known for its antics like Ask Me Anything's (AMAs) and /r/Place, and dubbed the front page of the Internet, had its initial public offering (IPO) documentation published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This document revealed quite a bit of interesting information...
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AT&T customers nationwide are reporting outages that are preventing outbound calls, including emergency phone calls. Starting early this morning, folks were noting that they were unable to get work done or complete phone calls, and it would seem that this was not just affecting the AT&T network. Carriers running off...
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Over the past couple of years, the ransomware industry has exploded leading to millions in lost dollars to cybercriminals extorting businesses to regain access and control of their private data. It was thought to have reached a head when the Biden Administration sought to crack down on the threat at the International...
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We already know that your sensitive information, such as passwords, can be nabbed by listening to your keystrokes, which was proven back in August 2023 by a team of British researchers. However, that is not the only information that can be stolen by sound signatures, as it turns out. Now, a team of Chinese and United...
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In the age of AI, companies are looking to get their hands on large amounts of diverse data to train models on, so they become more useable and proficient. In the case of OpenAI, this means scraping the internet for content to train up ChatGPT, at least up through 2021. However, there is money to be made here as...
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Though you may think your home network is secure, attackers may be able to sneak in through your web browser and leverage vulnerabilities to pivot to internal devices. This is especially true for Internet of Things (IoT) equipment, which is notoriously insecure, requiring regular patches or even warnings from the...
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If you're considering a new tablet, Amazon offers of ton of options in its Fire HD line-up, many of which are currently on sale.
First up, we have the all-new Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet for $104.99 or 42% off the regular price. This is the ad-supported version of the Fire HD 10 and features a 10.1” FHD screen powered...
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Outages and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are fairly commomplace now, adn can be bit of a nuisance. A plethora of Instagram users discovered this earlier today when the social media platform owned by Meta took a dive, preventing folks from posting photos or sending direct messages. It would now appear...
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ChatGPT and large language models are incredibly useful for a wide variety of things, but acting as a customer service representative on behalf of a company is not one of those things. Whether the models are selling Chevy Tahoes for $1 or imagining information about a shipping company, this technology is just not...
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