About MakeUseOf
MakeUseOf was founded in 2006 and acquired and owned by Valnet Inc. since 2020. MUO is one of the largest online technology publications that millions of readers turn to every month for expert tech guidance. We also have hundreds of thousands of fans across social media on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and Pinterest. Join over 200K readers receive our top tech articles, exclusive offers, and free downloads, straight to their inbox, by subscribing to our Newsletter.
Our motto—"Technology, Simplified"—guides how we approach our work. We're tech enthusiasts on a mission to teach the world how to use and understand all the tech in their lives in practical ways. Whether you’re looking for a list of the best apps, want a clear explanation of a complex topic, or need help troubleshooting issues, we’re there to guide you. Our articles are approachable for everyone, but even if you’re already sharp on tech, you’ll still get something out of them.
Our editorial team covers major platforms like iPhone and Windows, as well as topical areas like Productivity and Security. Whether you’re reading about a phone, laptop, app, website, or technical concept, we'll show you all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to get the most out of what you have. We also have in-depth product reviews to help you get the most tech for your money.
While many other resources cater to insiders of the technology world, we focus on the people who use tech. Our ultimate mission is to craft practical articles that provide actual value to you, our reader. Come along and you’ll become more tech-savvy with every story you read.
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The MakeUseOf team follows a strict set of editorial standards and journalistic practices. If you find any content here that you feel is incorrect or does not meet those standards, please contact us at editorial@makeuseof.com so we can address it.
The Editorial Team
Ben Stegner
Section Editor: Windows, Android, iPhone
Ben is the Section Editor for Windows, Android, and iPhone content at MUO. He has written guides and explainers for these sections and more since 2014.
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Gavin Phillips
Section Editor: Tech Explained, Security, Entertainment
Gavin is a Section Editor with a writing degree and over 13 years experience. He's attended many tech shows and completed numerous product reviews.
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Amir M. Bohlooli
Section Editor: Productivity, Creative
Amir is the MUO Section Editor for Productivity. His passion for data manipulation sparked during his early academic years, utilizing spreadsheets for lab reports.
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Sara Gitkos
Lead Trainer
Sara is Tech trainer at Valnet. She has a passion for writing, video games, the Oxford comma, hiking, and testing the boundaries of fitness tech and how much tea she can drink.
Amy Cottreau-Moore
Social Manager
Amy is the Social Media Manager for MUO and How-To Geek. She has been a writer for her entire life but began her professional writing journey in 2020.
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