Ben Stockton
Contributing since August, 2019
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About Ben Stockton
Ben Stockton is a freelance tech writer from the United Kingdom. In a past life, he was a UK college lecturer, training teens and adults. Since leaving the classroom, he's been a tech writer, writing how-to articles and tutorials for MakeUseOf, MakeTechEasier, and Cloudwards.net. He has a degree in History and a postgraduate qualification in Computing.
Latest Articles
How to Change Screen Modes in Photoshop
Photoshop screen modes allow you to change your screen layout to suit your preferred method of working. Here's how to switch between them.
How to Change Your Spotify Profile Picture
Changing your Spotify profile picture is a great way to personalize your account, making it easy for your friends to identify your playlists. Here's how.
How to Hide Gridlines in Google Sheets
Gridlines are enabled in Google Sheets by default, allowing you to quickly identify each cell. If you want to hide them from view, however, here's what you'll need to do.
How to Enable or Disable Hardware Acceleration in Discord
If you're seeing frame rate drops on Discord, you might need to enable (or disable) hardware acceleration. Here's how.
How to Sign out of All Devices on Spotify at Once
If you've signed in to Spotify on a device you can no longer access, you'll need to sign out of all devices at once to remove it. Here's how.
How to Reset Network Settings on Android
If you're having network issues on Android (such as your Wi-Fi connection or Bluetooth), you might need to reset your settings. Here's how.
How to Add Private Labels in Google Maps
If you want to add private labels to Google Maps to remember certain locations, you can do so. Here's how.
How to Delete Version History in Google Docs
It's possible to hide the version history of a Google Docs document by making a copy of the file or limiting access to view-only. Here's how.
How to Export Contacts in Gmail
It's possible to export your Gmail contacts as a file, allowing you to import them into other email apps or services. Here's how.
How to Use the TRIM Function in Microsoft Excel
The TRIM function in Excel removes unnecessary white spaces from text strings, leaving only a single space between words to clean up your data. Here's how to use it.
How to Change Your TikTok Username
If you're bored with your TikTok username, you can change it once every 30 days. Here's how.
How to Disable Conversation View in Gmail
Email threads can become cumbersome, especially with a large number of replies. If you want to stop this in Gmail, you'll need to switch off conversation view mode. Here's how.
How to Quickly Change the Font on All Slides in PowerPoint
If you want to quickly replace fonts in PowerPoint, you'll need to modify the Slide Master template or use the "Replace Fonts" tool. Here's how.
How to Merge Spotify Playlists
If you're looking to tidy up your Spotify playlists, you should think about merging them. Here's how.
How to Add, Edit, or Delete Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge allows you to save, edit, and delete passwords to your user profile. Here's how.
How to Add Block Quotes in Microsoft Word
Adding block quotes to documents in Microsoft Word requires you to follow a few additional steps. Here's what you'll need to do.
How to Add a Traffic Report Using Google Maps
Google Maps traffic reports allow you to report live traffic issues, such as crashes or congestion, for others to see and (hopefully) avoid. Here's how to add them.
How to Set Different Time Zones in Google Calendar
If you're working in different time zones, you might want to switch to a different time zone in Google Calendar. Here's how.
How to Change Your Status on Discord
You can change your Discord status to hide or let others know you're AFK. Here's how to do it!
How to Sort by Multiple Columns in Google Sheets
Google Sheets has an easy-to-use sorting tool that allows you to sort your data over multiple columns in ascending or descending order. Here's how.