Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor at WindowsCentral.com for over a decade, with more than 22 years of combined experience in IT and technical writing. He holds professional certifications from Microsoft (MCSA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+, Network+), and has been recognized as a long-time Microsoft MVP. Outside of tech, Mauro enjoys cycling, hiking, and discovering great food.
Latest articles by Mauro Huculak

How to use smaller icons in the Windows 11 taskbar
By Mauro Huculak published
Customization On Windows 11, you can make the app icons small in the Taskbar right from the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you the easy steps to complete this configuration.

Ranking the best Windows 11 features introduced in 2025
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 A deep look at the most significant Windows 11 features Microsoft delivered throughout 2025.

Windows 11 tip: master your Start Menu customization
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Customization Although the Start menu on Windows 11 has limited functionalities, you can still configure various aspects of the experience through the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Windows 11’s new recovery tool could be a lifesaver for your PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
How to Windows 11 now has Quick Machine Recovery to fix boot failures faster, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to enable it.

How to show or hide widgets in the Lock Screen of Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Windows 11 now lets you control the widgets that appear in the Lock Screen, and you can even disable the feature completely. Here's how.

Get started with Markdown table support in Notepad
By Mauro Huculak published
New support On Windows 11, you can now create tables with the expansion of the Markdown support in Notepad, and here's how to get started.

Windows 11's last features and improvements rolling out in December 2025
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 These are the last features and improvements you'll be getting in 2025.

2 Ways to prevent web results in search on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can disable web search results in the Windows Search home page using the Registry and Group Policy, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Create a one-click app layout using PowerToys Workspaces on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Automate how your apps open and arrange themselves on Windows 11 with PowerToys Workspaces.

The last features coming to Windows 11 in November 2025
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Check out the latest features and changes that Microsoft has been testing during the last two weeks of November.

Take screenshots and screen recordings with the Snipping Tool on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Screen capture In this guide, I will show you how to use the Snipping Tool app to take screenshots and screen record videos on Windows 11. No extra software required.
How has the Windows Start menu evolved after 40 years?
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows As Windows turns 40, we're looking at the Start menu's changes from its debut in Windows 95, passing through 98, ME, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.

Windows 11 adds smart shortcuts to File Explorer — here’s how to use them the right way
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 In File Explorer, you can now use AI actions to modify images, summarize text, and more, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to manage and use this feature on Windows 11.

10 facts you probably didn't know about Windows
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows Here are 10 interesting facts about the history of Windows from version 1.0 to 11.

Your Copilot PC is ready to go — but one setup step unlocks its real power
By Mauro Huculak published
Setup Did you get a new Copilot+ PC? If so, check this guide to set it up the right way.

The best Windows 11 changes for Insiders so far in November
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Microsoft introduces agentic AI features, visual changes for Widgets and the Lock Screen, and improvements to Quick Machine Recovery and Smart App Control, and reveals version 26H1.

Easy steps to upgrade to Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows Yes, if you already use a local account on Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 without having to link your Microsoft account, and here's how.

How to use Click to Do on Windows 11 with your new Copilot+ PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can use Click to Do to perform quick tasks with AI from anything that appears on the screen, and here's how to use the feature inside and outside of Windows Recall.

All you need to know to get started with Recall on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 These instructions are for Windows 11 running on a Copilot+ PC. They can help you familiarize yourself with the Windows Recall app and learn how to search and manage settings.

3 game-changing AI features you need in Edge
By Mauro Huculak published
AI Microsoft Edge now comes with Copilot Mode, Journeys, and Actions, and here are the steps to set them up on Windows 11.

PowerToys makes light/dark mode switching effortless on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can use PowerToys to schedule when the system switches between the light and dark color modes, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to complete this configuration.

6 Windows 11 features you’ll love in the November 2025 update
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Microsoft’s November 2025 update for Windows 11 introduces AI-powered file actions, a redesigned Start menu, and smarter widgets — here are the top 6 features to know.

Windows 11 Copilot Connectors explained
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Connectors let Copilot search across different services, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to configure the feature on your computer.
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