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 Fool Your Friends With a Fake OS Update Screen
Want to mess with your friends? These fake update screens for multiple operating systems are a great practical joke for when you're feeling goofy.
Save Word Documents as Templates for Easier Editing
Saving an Office file as a template means that you can quickly make multiple versions from one master without accidentally overwriting it. Here's how.
How to Whitelist Email Addresses in Thunderbird
Are emails you're expecting to see ending up in Junk? Here's how to whitelist senders using any account in Thunderbird.
What Happens If You Don't Upgrade to Windows 10?
What happens if you don't upgrade to Windows 10? Here are your Windows 10 update options so you can stay current.
Use This Trick to Make Google's Two-Step Login Less Annoying
Two-factor authentication is an awesome way to protect your Google account, but Google came up with a better way than typing codes. Here's how to enable it!
The Master List of "OK, Google" Commands
Google Now has tons of useful commands, but how do you keep track of them all? Here's a master list, organized by category, so you can control Google how you like.
Windows 10 Start Menu Issues? Try Microsoft's Free Fix Tool
Unfortunately, issues with the Start Menu in Windows 10 aren't uncommon. If you're having trouble, this free tool from Microsoft should fix you up.
How to Whitelist Email Addresses in AOL
Email spam is frustrating, but so is missing valid messages because of an over-zealous email filter. Here's how to whitelist any sender in AOL mail.
Save Money on Tech by Taking Advantage of Your Local Library
If you're like most people, you probably haven't set foot in a library for years. Here are awesome library services that will bring you back to save money on tech.
How to Find the Perfect Emoji Using the Command Line
Emoji are fun, but sometimes you have trouble finding the perfect one. Here's a geeky tool to help you out next time that happens.
How to Clean Your Windows 10 PC Without Using CCleaner
Looking for an alternative to CCleaner for cleaning your PC? Here's an up-and-coming app that might be up your alley.
Free Games for Xbox Live and PS Plus in July 2016
Ready to download some free games? Here's what's coming in July for PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold.
How to Whitelist Email Addresses in Yahoo
Are you missing emails from subscriptions that you care about? Here's how to whitelist any sender in Yahoo mail.
The Best App for Game Walkthroughs on Android
GameFAQs is amazing, but if you're caught without a connection, you could get stuck on your adventure. Here's the best way to browse GameFAQs on mobile.
How to Fix Spotify Storage Errors on Android
When Spotify won't let you access your music on Android, the rocking comes to a halt. Here's how to get storage access issues fixed and get back to the music.
How to Enlarge Tiny Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows
Windows lets you preview a running app if you mouse over it, but they're too tiny to be useful. Here's how to increase that size easily.
Cortana Will Sync Your Android Notifications to Windows 10
Got an Android phone and Windows 10? Cortana is about to make them work together beautifully.
How to Keep Getting Windows XP Updates for Years to Come
Still hanging out on Windows XP? Here's an unofficial way to bring more updates to the antiquated OS.
This Windows App Alerts You When Your Accounts Are Hacked
Online tools will check to see if your accounts have been compromised, but this app will check twice a day for you automatically!
A Quick Way to Tweak System Performance in Windows
Not into all the fancy looks of Windows? Here's how to shut them off and gain better performance.