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Ben Stegner-Editor in Chief

Ben Stegner

Editor in Chief

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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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The Complete Guide to Parental Controls

The world of internet-connected devices can be terrifying for parents. If you have young children, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about setting up and using parental controls.

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How to Enter and Reset the BIOS to Default Settings on Any Computer

If your computer won't boot, the BIOS may be to blame. Here's how to enter it and reset it to the factory defaults to fix those problems.

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7 Google Habits You Must Adopt for a Lifetime

Most people use Google, but they could use it more effectively. From mastering lesser features to pursuing your life goals, here are Google habits everyone should cultivate.

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How to Reset Data Usage Readings in Windows 10

If you're on a limited data plan in Windows 10, you can view your recent usage. However, there's no clear way to reset it. But you can do it easily with this method.

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How to Try Windows 10 S for Free With No Risk

Windows 10 S is designed for educational use, and limits the apps you're allowed to run. If you'd like to try it out, you can use this method for a no-risk demo.

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This Site Shows How Long It Takes to Beat Any Video Game

Want to know how long a video game will take you to get through before you buy? Here's a quick way to find out, no matter your play style.

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Before You Study IT, Know What You're Getting Into

Information Technology (IT) has become such a widespread career choice. But few people actually know what IT is and what its discipline entails.

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How to Find Out the Reading Time of Any Book

Want to get into a book but not sure how long it will take you to read? Here's a handy utility that will tell you the average reading time and even personalize it for you.

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7 Lost Windows Features You Can Bring Back

Some fan-favorite features in Windows are now deprecated and no longer part of Windows. If a feature you loved just disappeared, here's how you can restore or substitute it.

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How to Fix the Nintendo Switch's Battery Life Bug

The Nintendo Switch has been hit by a bug where the battery percentage doesn't display correctly. If this is affecting you, here's how to fix it.

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How to Receive Email Replies at Another Address

In Gmail, you can set up an alternate reply-to address so responses don't come to your main inbox.

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Can't Find Mac Apps in Spotlight? Here's the Fix

Searching for something on your Mac and find that Spotlight is bringing up nonsense? Here's how to rebuild your Spotlight index and make search work properly.

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How to Enable Echo Notifications for Amazon Packages

Need to know when your Amazon packages are almost arrived? Now Alexa can alert you with a notification -- here's how to activate it.

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PS4 vs. Xbox One: Which Is the Best Media Player?

Are you thinking of buying a game console for its media capabilities? Let's find out if the PS4 or Xbox One is the better choice for your entertainment setup.

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The Easiest Way to Control a Friend's PC in Windows 10

Need to connect to a friend's PC remotely to perform troubleshooting? The new Quick Assist option in Windows 10 makes it easy without installing extra software.

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Free Games for PS Plus & Xbox Live in August 2017

Ready for some new games? Here are the free games coming to your PlayStation and Xbox consoles free in August 2017.

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10 Best WhatsApp Features Everyone Must Know

Want to get the most out of WhatsApp? Some features -- hidden and obvious, new and old -- are essential to improving your experience. Here are some of the best.

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What Happens When Windows 10 Support Ends?

What happens when Windows 10 support ends? Here's what to do before your version of Windows reaches its end of service.

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How to Switch to Alternate Keyboard Layouts in Windows 10

Trying to learn Dvorak instead of QWERTY, or need to type in another language sometimes? Here's how to add a second keyboard to Windows 10 and switch to it instantly.

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New 3DS XL vs. New 2DS XL: Which is the Best Portable Nintendo?

Tempted into the 3DS library by the New 2DS XL? Not sure if the New 3DS XL is better? Here's how the three models compare, and which one is best for you.

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