
Mauro Huculak
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+). He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. When Mauro isn't attached to his work computer, he likes cycling, hiking, and enjoying good food.
Latest articles by Mauro Huculak

7 accessibility features that actually make Windows 11 better for everyone
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Windows 11 includes many accessibility features that anyone can use to improve productivity, including special customization settings and plenty more.

How to get started with the Files App on Windows 11 to replace File Explorer
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Beginners guide If you're looking for a File Explorer replacement, the Files App is what you need, and here's how to get started.

How to disable TCP/IPv6 (IPv6) on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Protocol On Windows 11, you can disable the IPv6 protocol in at least three ways: from the Control Panel, PowerShell, and Command Prompt. In this guide, I'll explain how to complete this task.

How to check .NET Framework version on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
DotNet On Windows 10, you can check the version of .NET through File Explorer, Registry, PowerShell, and Command Prompt, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this task.

12 must-have apps power users should install on Windows 11 PCs
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to I'm highlighting 12 must-have apps that every Windows 11 power user should install on a fresh setup.

How to enable and use Wake on LAN (WoL) on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
WoL On Windows 10, you can change the network adapter settings to turn the computer on remotely using the Wake on LAN (WoL) feature, and in this guide, I'll explain how.

How to get the Windows 11 ISO file with the Media Creation Tool
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, I'll show you the steps to get the Windows 11 ISO file using the Media Creation Tool, and directly from the Microsoft servers.

How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Privacy On Windows 11, you can set up and manage VPN connections without third-party clients, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Copilot is more than just an app on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to get started with the AI chatbot and actions with the app and the integration across the desktop.

How to stop automatic updates on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you have three methods to stop automatic updates and put yourself in charge again to decide when to download and install them, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to check your computer uptime on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Do you want to know how long your PC has been running for? Here are four ways to check on Windows 10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, Control Panel, and Task Manager.

Get started with Semantic Indexing on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Windows 11 now comes with Semantic Indexing with AI to make it easier to find files and settings by using a description instead of the actual names.

How to disable annoying ads on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you can use different ways to disable annoying ads from the operating system, and in this guide, I'll show you everything you need to do to minimize advertisements on your computer.

How to move a window that's off the screen on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Annoying problem On Windows 11, if a window appears off the screen, you can use the Task View UI or keyboard shortcut to drag it back to the screen, and in this guide, I will show you how.

How to use Click to Do on Windows 11 with your new Copilot+ PC
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to 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.

How to disable password after resuming from sleep on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use at least three ways to skip the password requirement when your device wakes up from sleep and quickly jump to the desktop.

Stop Windows 11 from automatically locking your PC in a few steps
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can prevent the system from locking itself automatically, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.

How to use Event Viewer on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use the legacy Event Viewer to find logs with information to help you troubleshoot and fix software and hardware problems.

How to use System Restore on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Recovery On Windows 10, you can use the System Restore feature to undo system changes that may be preventing your devices from starting or working correctly, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Browse your Android storage wirelessly from Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can connect your Android phone to your computer with the Phone Link app to access your phone storage wirelessly, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Get started with File History on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to If you want to protect files stored locally on your computer, you can use File History, and I'll show you how it works.

How to configure Windows Recall, Click to Do, and Search
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Here's the latest information and my configuration tips for three major AI features coming to Windows 11.

How to create full backup of your Windows 11 PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Backup On Windows 11, you can use the System Image Backup feature to create a full backup of your computer and data, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
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