About Ben Stegner
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. He's been mastering Windows since 2009, got his first Android phone in 2011, and has used an iPhone daily since 2020. His work has been viewed over 100 million times.
Now, as the Editor in Chief of MUO, Ben leads the overall strategy for the site and guides the team of writers and editors to new successes. When he's not working, Ben is exploring a new indie game or explaining a technical concept to friends.
Latest Articles
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How to Change Voices for Google Assistant
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How to Disable Sponsored Ads on Firefox's New Tab Page
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How to Save Space With Windows 10's New Disk Cleanup Tool
Windows 10's April 2018 Update adds a revamped storage-saving feature. Here's how to access it and clean up unnecessary data.
How to Add Security Questions to Windows 10 Local User Accounts
Want to make resetting your local Windows 10 password easy? Here's how to set up security questions.
How to See and Delete the Data Windows 10 Collects and Sends to Microsoft
Want to see what your Windows 10 is sending to Microsoft and delete this data? Here's how the latest version of Windows makes it easy.
How to Share Large Blocks of Text With Someone Over the Internet
Want to easily share text over the internet? Here are two services that make it simple.
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts 101: The Ultimate Guide
Keyboard shortcuts can save you hours of time. Master the universal Windows keyboard shortcuts, keyboard tricks for specific programs, and a few other tips to speed up your work.
How to Download a Copy of All Your Instagram Data Right Now
Want to download a copy of everything you've uploaded to Instagram? Here's how to download all your Instagram data.
How to Use the IPStack API for IP Geolocation Lookups
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If you're tired of social media and don't enjoy using it any more, you might need to get back to basics. Here are seven tips for making social media fun again.
How to Make Windows Speak the Time Out Loud Every Hour
Want to hear Windows announce the time every hour like macOS can? Here's an easy way to do so.
How to Easily Switch Between Multiple DNS Servers in Windows
Changing your DNS settings is helpful, but doing so in Windows is a bit clunky. Here's a tool that makes it a lot easier.
How to Hide Likes and Make Social Media Less Stressful
If you're tired of everything being a contest on social media, here's an easy way to remove the metrics.
How to Stop Apps From Disappearing on Your iPhone or iPad
Noticed that apps are disappearing from your iPhone? Here's what's happening and how to fix it.
7 Vital Google Image Search Tips and Tricks to Know
Here are the best Google Image search tips and tricks, including how to find PNG images on Google and much more.