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Ben Stegner-Editor in Chief

Ben Stegner

Editor in Chief

About Ben Stegner

Ben is the Editor in Chief at MUO. 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. His work has been viewed over 100 million times.

Now, as EIC, Ben leads MUO's overall strategy and guides the growing team of writers and editors to new successes.

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PlayStation Plus vs. Xbox Game Pass: Which Is Better?

PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass both offer hundreds of games for one monthly price, but which is better value for money?

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How to Remap Your PS4 DualShock Controller Buttons

The PS4 allows you to remap the buttons as an accessibility feature or to fix bad control schemes. Here's how it works.

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Now that passwording sharing is restricted, we examine the pros and cons of sharing your Netflix account to help you work through this question.

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How to Check Battery Health on an Android Phone

Wondering how to check battery health on Android? Learn how to see and monitor the state of your Android phone's battery.

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How to Use Twitter Without an Account: A Quick Guide

Want to use Twitter without creating an account? Learn all the ways to browse Twitter without signing up.

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Should You Buy a Fitbit? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Do

Should you buy a new Fitbit? A Fitbit may or may not be worth it for you. Here are some important questions to ask before investing in one.

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How Much Data Does YouTube Actually Use? Explained

How much data does YouTube use? Learn about YouTube's mobile data consumption and how to reduce it if needed.

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How to Strip Formatting When You Copy and Paste Text: 5 Ways

Here's how to copy and paste without formatting, on both Windows and Mac, using several convenient methods.

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How to Turn Your Phone's Flashlight On and Off: Android and iPhone

You have several ways to toggle your phone's flashlight. Here's how to turn on and use the flashlight on Android phones or your iPhone.

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How to Create and Join Parties on Your PS4

Having trouble creating a party on your PS4? Here's how to make and join parties on your PlayStation 4 in moments.

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What's the Default Username and Password for Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian)?

Learn the default username and password for Raspberry Pi OS (aka Raspbian) and how you can change your password.

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How to Fix "DLL Files Missing" Errors in Windows

Seeing MSVCP140, VCRUNTIME140, or other common DLL files missing errors on your Windows PC? Here's why they happen and how you can fix them.

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How to Set Up Two-Step Verification on Your PlayStation Account

Here's how to use two-step verification to protect your PSN account.

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The Best File Compression and Extraction Tools for Windows

Need to compress a large file? Here are our top picks for file compression and archiving apps on Windows.

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How to Access the Web Browser Hidden on Your PS5

The PS5 has a functional web browser, but it's not easy to find. Here's how to browse the web on your PlayStation 5.

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How to Transfer Your PS4 Game Data to a PS5

Here are all the ways to move your PS4 games and save data to your PS5.

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How to Capture Screenshots and Videos on Your PlayStation 5

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This Is What Happens In a "Wrong Number" Pig Butchering Scam

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How to Update Your PlayStation 5

Here's how to update your PlayStation 5 automatically and manually, plus what to do if the process doesn't work.

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How Big Is the PlayStation 5 Exactly?

If the dimensions of the PlayStation 5 are a concern for you, here's everything your need to know about the size of the console.

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