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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You Can Now Run Windows 98 in Any Browser Without Plug-Ins
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How to Save Windows 10 Screenshots Straight to OneDrive
If you're taking lots of screenshots in Windows, it's a good idea to put them in OneDrive automatically so you don't lose them.
How to Export Files in Google Docs to ePub Format
Working on your book masterpiece in Google Docs? Now you can export it to ePub to preview it on Kindle or Google Books in seconds.
Google Can Show You If You've Clicked a Search Result Before
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How to Turn Off the New Smooth Scrolling Feature in Chrome
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How to Change the Units in Windows From U.S. to Metric
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Every Parent Should Check Out This Kid-Friendly Search Engine
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