About Ben Stegner
After joining MUO in 2014 and earning a degree in Computer Information Systems, Ben left his IT job to go full-time with the site in 2016.
As a writer, his specialties include Windows, Android, Gaming, and iPhone explainers and how-tos. He's been mastering Windows since 2009, got his first Android phone in 2011, and has used an iPhone daily since 2020. His work has been viewed over 100 million times.
Now, as the Editor in Chief of MUO, Ben leads the overall strategy for the site and guides the team of writers and editors to new successes. When he's not working, Ben is exploring a new indie game or explaining a technical concept to friends.
Latest Articles
How to Bold, Italicize, and Strikethrough Text in WhatsApp
Are your WhatsApp messages looking a little bland lately? Here's how to type bold, italic, and strikethrough text right now!
How to Test Drive the Amazon Echo in a Browser
Want to buy an Amazon Echo but not sure if it's worth the money? Now you can test drive Alexa's skills online.
15 Ways You Can Use Craigslist to Make Money
Craigslist is a massive site with tons of opportunities for making money. Here are 15 of them, from totally sensible to borderline crazy.
How to Check When Your Office 365 Subscription Expires
If you're an Office 365 subscriber, it's important to know when you'll be charged again. Here's how to find out and cancel auto-renewal.
How to Fix Stuck or Blank Live Tiles in Windows 10
Do the Live Tiles on your Start Menu ever get stuck or become blank? Next time that happens, here's how to fix it without restarting your computer.
How to Limit OneDrive's Transfer Speed in Windows 10
Is OneDrive sucking up too much of your bandwidth? Here's how to control how much it can use at any time.
Improve YouTube Now With a Few More Keyboard Shortcuts
YouTube's built-in controls for video playback are great, but what if you could customize them? With this extension, you can add new shortcuts and tweak existing ones in seconds.
How to Access Cortana on Your Windows 10 Lock Screen
Cortana makes managing your life on Windows 10 easy, but she's be even better when you can use her on the lock screen. Here's how!
Here's a Weird Hack to Get iMessage on Android
There's finally a way to use iMessage on Android. Here's the solution one expert developer crafted and how you can try it!
How to Edit the Custom User Dictionary in Chrome
Do you have typos accidentally saved in Chrome's user dictionary? Here's how to access and edit its entries.
How to Make Mega-Playlists Between Music Streaming Services
Ever wanted to let friends contribute to the playlist but felt restricted by different streamlining services? This new app is the answer to that problem and keeps the party going.
How to Sideload Any File Onto Your Android Phone or Tablet
Here's a guide to how sideloading works on Android, whether you want to sideload apps, music, or other media.
4 LastPass Settings You Must Change to Be More Secure
LastPass is an excellent way to protect your passwords, but some default settings could use help, Here are a few you should change.
How to Manually Update the Windows 10 Store Apps
If you don't want Windows 10 to update your apps automatically, you should be doing it manually. Here's how to update Modern apps.
How to Reset the Windows 10 Notepad to Default Options
If you're a fan of the Windows Notepad but want a fresh start, here's a quick way to return to its default settings.
How to Stop Those Random Google Now Notifications
Google Now is awesome and lets you know about items before you even ask, but sometimes this can get a bit annoying. Here's how to stop those notifications from appearing.
The Ultimate Windows 10 Shortcuts & Gestures Collection
Windows 10 includes a wealth of shortcuts and gestures for getting around using your touchpad, touchscreen, or keyboard. Here's a big collection!
How to Remove Contact Photos From Messages on iPhone 6+
Got too many generic pictures in your iPhone's Messages app? Here's how to remove them and use your screen space more economically.
How to Get Alerted When Caps Lock Is Enabled in Windows
Caps lock can strike at the worst times. Here's how to know as soon as you hit that annoying key.
How to Thwart Ransomware on Mac Before It's Too Late
Ransomware on Mac is still rare, but it could be devastating to lose all your files. Here's a tool to combat it.