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
How To Use Facebook On Android Without All The Invasive Permissions
Facebook's Android app requires a ton of permissions, and it shouldn't be trusted with them. The Tinfoil app for Facebook is the privacy-conscious solution.
Don't Change The Difficulty: Make Games Harder With These 3 Challenges
Are the hardest difficulty settings not enough for you? Try these three self-imposed challenges to experience games in new, tougher ways.
5 Big Changes In Pokémon X And Y That Make The Series Worth Coming Back To
If you've been disappointed with recent iterations of the Pokémon series, you're going to be pleasantly surprised with X and Y.
4 Ways You're Using Spotify Wrong Without Even Knowing It
Lots of people use Spotify. But are you using it efficiently? Find out 4 common errors Spotify users make.
Tasker and IFTTT: The Perfect Automation Duo For Android
Tasker automates anything you can think of on your Android device and IFTTT automates Web services. Used together, there's nothing you can't do.
4 Useful and Interesting Video Game Websites You've Never Heard Of
If you've been looking to take a new angle and explore the backstage of video games, these websites will give you all sorts of insider information.
Why You Shouldn't Trust App Ratings on Google Play
You need a new camera app; you open Google Play and find 50. Naturally, you install the highest-rated one. Guess what? You just got tricked.
Here's A Free, Multi-Layered Plan To Back Up A Non-Rooted Android
Even with a non-rooted Android device, you can have a solid backup plan – and it doesn't have to cost you a dime!
Plan Ahead: The 5 Programs That Will Save You When Your Hard Drive Dies
Sooner or later your computer's hard drive will die. Even with a solid backup plan, your files will be inaccessible until the hard drive is replaced. What will you do in the meantime?
Get More Out Of The Windows Taskbar with 7+ Taskbar Tweaker
Could the Windows Taskbar be more useful? You can quickly add features and keep things simple with 7+ Taskbar Tweaker. Customize your Taskbar to your needs - without the fluff.
4 Seemingly Simple Video Games That Are Surprisingly Deep
It may surprise you that many games exist that can be easily enjoyed by players of any skill level, yet are deep enough to allow for an advanced play style.
3 Essential Steps To Get Rid Of Chrome Hijackers In Minutes
Have you ever opened your browser of choice and been greeted with a bizarre-looking start page or an unsightly toolbar glued to the top of the page? Restore your browser to tip-top shape.
How to Hide the Bottom System Bar on Android Tablets
If the status and navigation bars are getting in your way on Android, you can hide them easily with these apps.
Missing or Broken Mouse? Operate Windows With Only Your Keyboard
Is your mouse missing or broken? Here's how to use your Windows computer without a mouse!
How to Organize Windows Files Using Both an SSD and HDD
Here's how to use an SSD and HDD together for best results with a Windows PC, especially if your SSD doesn't have a lot of space.
8 Essential Email Security Tips You Should Know by Now
Everyone should know these essential email security tips and put them in practice to protect their most important accounts.
The Easiest Way to Organize Meetups & Invite Friends to Events
Trying to get everyone together for a meeting can be tough. Here's the easiest way to find the best and most convenient time for everyone.
5 Interactive YouTube Games That Still Work
Looking for interactive YouTube games? Here's why most of them have disappeared, and which ones still work today.
How to Clear Up Shaky and Blurry Videos
If you've got a shaky and/or blurry video that needs clearing up, this free video editor can do it in just a few clicks.