Ben Stegner

Editor in Chief at MakeUseOf.com

pittsburgh, pennsylvania, united states

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Ben has been explaining technology since 2014, specializing in explainers and how-tos around Windows, Android, iPhone, and gaming. His work has been viewed over 100 million times.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.

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Stop paying a monthly fee for the terrible router your cable company gave you

It’s a normal part of having a home internet plan to tack on another $10-$15 per month to rent a modem/router combo from your ISP. While the companies highly encourage you to do this, and it might seem like the best option, it isn’t. You’re already paying... See more

makeuseof.com•Ben Stegner•Jan 10, 2026

Your toilet keeps running at random times because of this $10 rubber part

One of the most common bathroom problems is the toilet running at random times. Hearing your toilet running for a few seconds when you haven’t flushed might startle you, but it’s more than an inconvenience—it’s a problem that’s costing you money. Any wate... See more

makeuseof.com•Ben Stegner•Jan 9, 2026

Please stop inviting bots to your online meetings

Given how popular AI assistants have become, you’ve likely seen more than a few in your online meetings lately. And while AI notetakers can be useful, they come with a host of other issues that you should think through before inviting them to all your cal... See more

makeuseof.com•Ben Stegner•Jan 8, 2026

I've been using unread emails as a task list for too long - I'm switching to this

For how much I write about tech, sometimes it’s shocking how low-tech my own methods can be. I’ve used such a practice to sort my email and keep track of what I need to action in it for a long time; I’m finally going to adjust this to a much smoother solu... See more

makeuseof.com•Ben Stegner•Jan 7, 2026

5 ways you're accidentally destroying your Windows installation

While there are major ways you can damage Windows, many common problems come from small maintenance mistakes over time. It’s easy to gradually destroy your Windows installation, and you might even do so in the pursuit of keeping it clean and light. Whethe... See more

makeuseof.com•Ben Stegner•Jan 6, 2026

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Stop paying a monthly fee for the terrible router your cable company gave you

Your toilet keeps running at random times because of this $10 rubber part

Please stop inviting bots to your online meetings

I've been using unread emails as a task list for too long - I'm switching to this

5 ways you're accidentally destroying your Windows installation

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Stop paying a monthly fee for the terrible router your cable company gave you

Your toilet keeps running at random times because of this $10 rubber part

Please stop inviting bots to your online meetings

I've been using unread emails as a task list for too long - I'm switching to this

5 ways you're accidentally destroying your Windows installation

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