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

What Windows 11 users think about AI – The comments say it all
By Mauro Huculak published
Feedback Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.

The next Windows 11 quality update is coming — these are the biggest changes
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Windows 11's February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, Smart App Control changes, and performance improvements. Here's all you need to know.

Three easy Windows 11 debloat moves that actually make a difference
By Mauro Huculak published
How to Remove bloatware and speed up Windows 11 with three simple methods using setup, Group Policy, or FlyOOBE for a cleaner, faster computer experience.

Why one Linux power user abandoned 8 years of distros for Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.

How to try the new Xbox Cloud Gaming UI early
By Mauro Huculak published
How to Microsoft is now testing a new interface for the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on the web, and these are the steps to start using it now.

Windows 11 update removes modem support for certain PCs
By Mauro Huculak published
Not a bug The January 2026 Security Update breaks some modems, but it is not a bug. Microsoft removed legacy drivers for security reasons. Here is what happened.

Turn off Windows Recall if you’re concerned about privacy
By Mauro Huculak, Zac Bowden last updated
How to If you don't want to use Windows Recall, Microsoft has built-in a quick and easy ways to disable or uninstall it. Here's how to turn off Windows Recall and delete the data it has collected.

Is your Windows 11 PC no longer booting after the KB5074109 update? Here's the fix.
By Mauro Huculak published
Recovery On Windows 11, if after installing the update KB5074109, your computer no longer boots, you'll have to uninstall the update from the Windows Recovery Environment, and here's how.

12 easy ways to free space on your Windows 11 PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Maintenance In this guide, I'll show you the best tips you can use to free up space for more important files and improve performance on Windows 11.

2 Troubleshooting options to bypass the 0x800F0905 error when uninstalling updates on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Workaround If you're dealing with error 0x800F0905 when trying uninstall KB5074109 on Windows 11, you're not alone, and you can try these troubleshooting steps to fix it.

Windows 11 bug hits Sandbox, but there’s a quick user fix
By Mauro Huculak published
Bug Windows 11 Sandbox stuck loading? Microsoft hasn't fixed 0x800705B4 yet, but here's a way to resolve it without losing files or apps.

Windows 11 update KB5074109 is causing issues — and Microsoft now says to uninstall it
By Mauro Huculak published
Quick fix Your recommendation now is to uninstall the latest update to mitigate bugs. What's going on with the quality control for updates, Microsoft?

How to make your Windows 11 PC last longer with these 10 maintenance tips
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 PC components are getting expensive. In this guide, I'll show you the best maintenance tips help you reduce hardware wear, reclaim performance, and keep your computer running longer.

Windows Terminal: 9 customizations I never skip on a new Windows 11 setup
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 These are the exact Windows Terminal configurations I always use on a fresh Windows 11 setup, with explanations on what makes them so important.

Get rid of the Copilot app on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows 11 On Windows 11, there are multiple ways to enable or disable Copilot, and this guide will teach you how.

Getting started with the Microsoft Edit command on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 You can now use Microsoft Edit to create and edit text files directly in Command Prompt or PowerShell without switching apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Replace Windows Search with Command Palette on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 How to use PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11 to launch apps, run commands, search faster, and extend features with extensions.

Generate a Wi-Fi report on Windows 11 and fix wireless issues
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can generate and read a Wi-Fi report to diagnose slow speeds, dropped connections, driver issues, and wireless errors, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this task.

Get started managing Fast Startup on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows 11 In this guide, I'll show you how to enable or disable the Fast Startup feature in Windows 11 to speed up the boot process or troubleshoot startup issues.

Get started crafting PowerShell scripts on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can use these steps to create and successfully run your first PowerShell script file.

How to enable or disable virtualization features via Settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can now use Virtual Workspaces to enable or disable Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and other virtualization features from Settings, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

The latest Windows 11 Insider build hides more AI upgrades than you think
By Mauro Huculak published
Roundup The latest Windows 11 Insider build quietly adds new tools, UI tweaks, and deeper AI integration. Some of these changes are big.

Stop Windows 11 from eating your RAM: Simple tweaks that actually work
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can reduce RAM usage by limiting startup apps, background services, browser load, and system overhead, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
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