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 Add Headers or Footers in Google Sheets
Want to add a header or footer to your Google Sheets spreadsheet?
How to Drop a Pin in Google Maps
Dropping a pin in Google Maps allows you to quickly save a new location or find directions to it.
How to Restart an Android Smartphone or Tablet
There are a few different ways to reboot your Android smartphone or tablet.
How to Find Latitude and Longitude Coordinates Using Google Maps
Useful if the location doesn't have a street address.
How to Change Google Maps' Scale from Miles to Kilometers
If you want to change Google Maps scale units from miles to kilometers (and back again), here's what you'll need to do.
How to Use Spoiler Tags to Hide Messages and Images on Discord
With this work-around, you can initially hide a message or attachment in Discord.
How to Clear Discord Cache Files on Desktop and Mobile
If you're pinched for space clearing out your Discord cache might get you a few hundred megabytes.
How to Find Archived Emails in Gmail
Archiving emails in Gmail allows you to hide older emails from view, rather than permanently deleting them. Here's how to find them afterward.
How to Calibrate the Compass on Android to Improve Device Location Accuracy
Calibrating your Android compass can help improve your location accuracy in Google Maps.
How to Read Text Messages Out Loud With Android
Want your Android phone to read your texts out loud?
How to Create a Custom Map in Google Maps
Put the power of Google Maps to use for your own custom maps.
How to Change Language in Microsoft PowerPoint
Create powerful PowerPoint presentations using any language you want.
How to Set an Out-of-Office Message in Gmail
If you're on vacation, or just planning a small break from the office, you'll need to set an out-of-office message. Here's how to do so in Gmail.
How to Find Circular References in Microsoft Excel
Time to fix your Excel formulas and stop going around in circles.