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.
How to Recover Your PIN and Password From the Windows 10 Lock Screen
Ever forget your PC password? If you sign in with a Microsoft account, there's an easy new way to reset it right from the lock screen.
This Method Lets You Log In to Yahoo Without a Password
Yahoo Mail lets you sign into your account using only your phone. If you don't want to worry about passwords, try it to make signing in easier than ever.
How to Convert FLAC to MP3 for Free
Do you need to convert FLAC audio files to MP3? Then here are the free apps you need to check out on Windows, Mac, Linux, and the web.
How to Create Daily System Restore Points in Windows
Restore points protect your Windows system, but what if you forget to make a restore point before making changes? Here's how to ensure that Windows makes a daily restore point.
How to Use Facebook
New to Facebook? We'll teach you all you need to know about how to use Facebook in our guide. Learn how to create an account, find friends, and make the most of every feature!
Is Your Yahoo Mail Account Safe? 10 Ways to Stay Secure
Here's how to secure your Yahoo account with the most important Yahoo security tips.
3 Awesome Windows Notepad Tricks You Must Try
Think the Windows Notepad is useless? Here are three quick tricks you can create from just a bit of simple code.
4K Video Downloader Downloads YouTube Playlists, Channels, and More
Want to download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and more? 4K Video Downloader provides a great download experience, including extra features for power users.
How to Set Up "Out of Office" Replies in Yahoo Mail
Need to set up an out of office responder in your email? Here's how to use the vacation responder in Yahoo mail.
7 Ways You Can Help Save YouTube From Itself
YouTube had a lot of problems in 2017, but we ordinary users can make it better. Here are simple, common sense ways you can help save YouTube from itself.
7 Ways Alexa and Amazon Echo Pose a Privacy Risk
Amazon's Echo devices are neat, but having a network-connected microphone in your bedroom is a potential privacy nightmare. Here's what we need to consider about Alexa's effect on our privacy.
How to Prevent Apps From Running in the Background in Windows 10
Want to prevent background apps from wasting battery and resources in the background? Here's how to block apps from running in the background on Windows 10.
How to Make a Gmail Account, Change Your Password, and Delete Emails
Need to create a Gmail account, change your password, or delete some email? Here are instructions on three Gmail basics you should know.
The Paribus Review: How to Save Money When Shopping Online
Ever noticed a price drop on an item you just bought? You can get free automatic refunds with Paribus. We show you how it works in our Paribus review.
How to Use Steam Family Sharing
Steam Family Sharing lets a friend access your entire library of games. Here's how to set it up and a few important caveats.
How to Turn Off the Narrator on Xbox One
Accidentally turned on the Narrator on your Xbox and it's driving you crazy? Here's how to turn off the Narator on Xbox One and enjoy the silence again.
How to Block Ads on the PS4 Home Screen
Many PS4 users have started seeing an ad for Destiny 2 pop up on their home screen. Thankfully, it's easy to disable. Here's how to stop those PS4 ads.
Don't Quit Windows! 12 Big Reasons to Keep Using It
In 2018, you should stick with the Windows operating system for your desktop. Why? Well, here are the biggest reasons why Windows is worth keeping around.
Free Games for PS Plus & Xbox Live in January 2018
Ready to play some new games? Here are the free titles coming to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live members in January 2018.
How to Cancel PlayStation Now, Vue, and Plus
Don't use the various PlayStation services anymore? Here's how to cancel PlayStation Now, Vue, or Plus.