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

Windows 11’s File Explorer gets a 2025 refresh — see the best features
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 File Explorer on Windows 11 gained several notable changes in 2025, including context menu improvements, AI Actions, redesigned Home page, and more.

Windows 11 version 25H2 has been released, but when will your PC get it?
By Mauro Huculak published
Details Let's explain the Microsoft approach to rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2 to compatible hardware starting on September 30, 2025.

Windows 11 Insider: 7 standout features Microsoft is releasing this September 2025
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider builds in the Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels bring improvements for Click to Do, Taskbar, Spotlight, and more in September 2025.

Windows 11 25H2 update is live — here’s how to skip the wait
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 The Windows 11 2025 Update can be installed early through the Windows Update settings, using the Installation Media, an official ISO file, or the Media Creation Tool.

Windows 10: The facts you must know as support comes to an end
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 10 Windows 10 reaches end of life on October 14, 2025. Here are 14 essential facts about what happens next, including security, apps, and upgrade options.

Is your PC ready for Windows 11? Don’t wait until Windows 10 EOL
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 10 The end of life for Windows 10 is approaching in October, so it's now the time to check if your computer is ready for the upgrade to Windows 11.

Configure a Windows 11 installation with a local account
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Skip If you don't like having a Microsoft account on Windows 11, here's how to get around the problem.

Windows 11 version 25H2: The facts you must know about the feature update
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Windows 11 version 25H2 shares its core with version 24H2, adds no new features, but extends support and comes through a lightweight enablement package. Here are all the facts you need to know.

How to keep using the PC after Windows 10 support ends
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 10 Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025, but you can stay secure by enrolling in the ESU program or upgrading to Windows 11 using the same hardware, regardless of whether it's supported or not.

How to fix second monitor not detected on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 10 and 11, you can use these steps to fix a second monitor not detected on your PC, and here's how.

6 tools that make Windows 11 Search feel ancient
By Mauro Huculak published
Best Tired of slow Windows 11 search? Discover six powerful tools that replace it with speed, custom triggers, AI features, and full control.

Unlock the top 8 Windows 11 insider previews released this month
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Check out the changes Microsoft has been working on for Insiders during the first half of September.

How to use DISM command tool to repair Windows 10 image
By Mauro Huculak published
How to When there's a missing or corrupted file on Windows 10, you can fix the problem using the DISM and SFC command tools, and here's how.

How to check your PC's full specifications on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
How to Checking the tech specs can be handy when replacing a hardware component or troubleshooting a problem, and this guide will show you how to complete this process on Windows 10.

How to open the Settings app on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How to On Windows 11, you have several ways to access the Settings app to configure features and personalization settings, and in this guide, I'll show you eight ways to complete this task.

How to reset to factory settings in Windows 11 or Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
How to If your computer is slow or acting up, you can reset it to the default factory settings, and here's how on Windows 11 (and Windows 10!)

Do this before Windows 10 support ends to extend updates for a year
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 10 Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) lets PCs get security patches until October 13, 2026, since main support ends October 14, 2025, and here's how to enroll.

Windows 11 September 2025 update: 9 new features revealed
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows The Windows 11 September 2025 update introduces a new Recall homepage, a redesigned Windows Hello UI, a Settings AI agent, and more new features.

Windows 11’s next big update is here early — here’s how to get it
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can start testing version 25H2 on your computer right now, and here's how to complete the installation using the Windows Insider Program.

Convert MBR to GPT on Windows 10: ensure compatibility for modern Games
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Learn how to convert MBR to GPT, switch BIOS to UEFI, and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on Windows 10 to run modern games like Battlefield 6.

Save yourself from a bad Windows 11 update with these recovery tips
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Protect your computer and files from bad updates on Windows 11 with restore points, recovery tools, update control, and backups to avoid data loss.

8 new Windows 11 Insider features you can try in August 2025
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows Windows 11 Insider builds add resume Android apps, new File Explorer dark mode, updated battery icon, and deprecate more Control Panel settings in August 2025.

How to change keyboard layout on Windows 11 or Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Input On Windows 11 or 10, it's easy to add, change, and remove keyboard layouts, and in this guide, I'll teach you how.
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