Ben Stegner
Senior Editor
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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. He joined the editorial team in 2017 and has climbed the ranks since then.
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 a Senior Editor at MUO, Ben leads the Devices and Home segments, leading by example by writing dozens of high-quality articles each month.
Outside of work, Ben loves experiencing new video games, exploring music, learning new information, and enjoying time with friends. While MUO is his home, he also wrote briefly for Nintendo Life and has contributed to various company blogs.
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Don't pay too much for mobile service just because everyone else does.
Please stop using old HDMI cables
That old cable is limiting what you can do with your modern display.
Your phone’s emergency features can do more than call 911
Prep these features now for an emergency that hopefully never happens.
I removed these Windows startup apps and my PC finally felt fast
Not every app deserves a place in the startup queue.
The built-in Windows screen recorder is so good that you won't need another
The tool you already have meets all your screen-recording needs.
I almost lost my entire digital life, so I built a disaster plan
Make sure your accounts are handled after you're gone.
This is the only Markdown editor I’ll ever use on Windows
I've written over a thousand articles across three Markdown editors; here's my current one.
These 6 Windows settings affect performance more than hardware upgrades
Tweak a few settings before you upgrade your hardware even further.
Why your phone battery drains even when you’re not using it
Your phone does a lot, even when it's in your pocket.
The hidden reason your Wi-Fi is slow might be the extender you bought to fix it
They sound like a great solution, but are usually a headache.
Stop paying a monthly fee for the terrible router your cable company gave you
Don't pay endlessly for a product that's not even good.
Your toilet keeps running at random times because of this 10ドル rubber part
An easy fix will save you so much wasted water.
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It's a bumper year for shiny new tech at this year's edition of CES.
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From a fragile setup to a solid system.
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Don't let overzealous cleaning, neglect, and other mistakes mess up your PC.