Megan Ellis
Social Media, Gaming, and Smart Home Lead Section Editor
Contributing since April, 2015
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About Megan Ellis
Megan is a Lead Section Editor for the Social Media, Gaming, and Smart Home sections at MUO. In 2016, she decided to unite her qualification in New Media and lifetime of geekiness to pursue a career in tech and gaming journalism. You can usually find her writing about a variety of topics and drooling over new gadgets. She has a Bachelor of Journalism in New Media Studies, as well as a BA Honours in Linguistics and Applied Language Studies.
Latest Articles
What Does "Idle" Mean on Discord and Is It Accurate?
You may sometimes see your friends on Discord with the "idle" status. But what does it mean and are they really away from their device?
You Can Now Properly Hide Steam Games by Marking Them as Private
You can stop friends from seeing that you're playing a specific game by setting it as private on Steam.
AI Is Coming for Your Social Media Data: Can You Do Anything About It?
Companies are using and selling social media data to train AI models. What can the ordinary social media user do about it?
How to Change Your Reddit Avatar or Profile Picture
Are you tired of your current Reddit avatar or profile picture? This guide will show you how to change it.
Hide Your Number on Signal and Use a Username for More Privacy
Creating a username on Signal lets you connect with others without giving out your phone number.
How to Use Instagram Notes to Post a Status
Here's what you need to know about using the Instagram Notes feature.
Can You Change the Background on Your PS5?
While the PlayStation 5 has customization options, it doesn't give users as much freedom as its predecessor.
Is Reddit Down? How to Check the Site's Status
There are a number of ways to check if Reddit is down or if the issue is only on your device.
The 15 Best Two-Player Mobile Games to Play With Friends or Strangers
Here are the best two-player mobile games that you can play with your friends or others online.
How Hulu Is Cracking Down on Password Sharing
Hulu joins other streaming services in a bid to stop you from sharing your account with other people.
What Steam's New Rules on AI Games Mean for Gamers
Steam will now accept games that use generative AI. But what does this mean for gamers?
How to Change Your TikTok FYP to Fit Your Preferences
Make your “For You” Page really work for you with these handy tips on training the TikTok algorithm.
How to View and Delete Your Reddit Browsing History
Reddit's browsing history lets you find posts you have already viewed. But you can also delete this history for more privacy.
5 Times Smart Home Technology Went Terribly Wrong
These smart home fails show us some of the unexpected disadvantages of using IoT devices.
What Is Bluesky? Is It the Best X (Twitter) Alternative So Far?
Here's a look at what Bluesky Social is all about.
You Can Now Edit Your Threads Posts (if You're Quick)
Threads has rolled out the ability for users to edit their posts after publishing. Here's how to use it.
How to Make Your TikTok Videos More Accessible: 5 Essentials
You can use these accessibility best practices to make sure more people are able to interact with your TikTok videos.
How to Switch to a Chronological X (Twitter) Timeline
X allows you to switch to a chronological timeline that includes posts from those you follow.
How to Remove My AI on Snapchat
If you don't want My AI to show up on your Snapchat chats list, you can remove it. But there's a catch.
The 5 Best Android Chatbots That'll Keep You Entertained
If you're looking to entertain yourself with a chatbot on Android, try out these AI companions and assistants.