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 Get Info & Help on Any Trophy for the PS4
Trophy hunters will want to take advantage of the PS4's ability to quickly Google any trophy for help. Here's how!
Cortana Can Be Your Personal Dictionary in Windows 10
You might be used to Googling words for a little help on their definitions, but Cortana can help you right from your Windows 10 taskbar. Here's how to define any word quickly.
How to Listen to Every Google Voice Search You've Made
You probably know that Google keeps a record of your searches, but did you know that it's possible to listen to every "Okay, Google" voice search you've made?
See Who Last Logged Into Windows on the Login Screen
Ever feel like someone's trying to log into your computer when you're not around? Here's a feature you can enable to see who has logged into Windows recently.
How to Use Cortana's Picture Reminders in Windows 10
Coming soon to Cortana: the ability to add images to reminders. Here's how to add one the next time you need a little help recalling what you were working on!
How to View & Change Your IP Address in Windows 7, 8, and 10
You can use your computer without even knowing your own IP address, but would you like to know how to check? Here's how to quickly check or change your IP address in Windows.
This Important iOS Feature Could Save Your Life One Day
Your iPhone has a feature that could save your life in an emergency. Here's how to set it up, just to be safe.
How to Bold, Italicize, and Strikethrough Text in WhatsApp
Are your WhatsApp messages looking a little bland lately? Here's how to type bold, italic, and strikethrough text right now!
How to Test Drive the Amazon Echo in a Browser
Want to buy an Amazon Echo but not sure if it's worth the money? Now you can test drive Alexa's skills online.
15 Ways You Can Use Craigslist to Make Money
Craigslist is a massive site with tons of opportunities for making money. Here are 15 of them, from totally sensible to borderline crazy.
Free Games for PS Plus & Xbox Live in June
Here are the games you'll be getting for free this month with an active PS Plus or Xbox Live subscription!
How to Check When Your Office 365 Subscription Expires
If you're an Office 365 subscriber, it's important to know when you'll be charged again. Here's how to find out and cancel auto-renewal.
How to Fix Stuck or Blank Live Tiles in Windows 10
Do the Live Tiles on your Start Menu ever get stuck or become blank? Next time that happens, here's how to fix it without restarting your computer.
How to Limit OneDrive's Transfer Speed in Windows 10
Is OneDrive sucking up too much of your bandwidth? Here's how to control how much it can use at any time.
Improve YouTube Now With a Few More Keyboard Shortcuts
YouTube's built-in controls for video playback are great, but what if you could customize them? With this extension, you can add new shortcuts and tweak existing ones in seconds.
How to Access Cortana on Your Windows 10 Lock Screen
Cortana makes managing your life on Windows 10 easy, but she's be even better when you can use her on the lock screen. Here's how!
Here's a Weird Hack to Get iMessage on Android
There's finally a way to use iMessage on Android. Here's the solution one expert developer crafted and how you can try it!
How to Edit the Custom User Dictionary in Chrome
Do you have typos accidentally saved in Chrome's user dictionary? Here's how to access and edit its entries.
How to Quick Save Locations in the Windows Registry
Do you visit the same locations in the Windows registry all the time? Stop manually finding their folders and jump to them in one click with registry favorites.
How to Make Mega-Playlists Between Music Streaming Services
Ever wanted to let friends contribute to the playlist but felt restricted by different streamlining services? This new app is the answer to that problem and keeps the party going.