
Mauro Huculak
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 enable Taskbar auto-hide on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Yes, you can configure the Taskbar to auto-hide when it's not in focus, and in this guide, you will learn how to do it.

How to hide specific Settings pages on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, I'll teach how to hide pages from Windows 11 settings using the Group Policy Editor and Registry.

How to add or remove optional features on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Here are the steps to manage optional features on your Windows 11 installation.

How to manage date and time settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you can manage the date and time settings to match your preferences. You can even show details in full format, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this configuration.

How to enable file compression on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Yes, you can use file compression to save space on Windows 11, and here's how.

How to adjust region settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
You can change the country and format settings on Windows 11 at any time to match your location, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to get started with Windows Recall on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to These instructions are for Windows 11 version 24H2. They can help you familiarize yourself with the Windows Recall app and learn how to search and manage settings.

How to set mouse for left-handed people on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Are you a left-handed person? This guide will show you the steps to configure your mouse to make it easier to navigate Windows 11.

3 easy ways to crop images on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Need to crop a picture? Windows 11 has you covered with these three built-in options.

How to update audio drivers on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 offers multiple ways to update the audio drivers on your PC, and here's how.

How to convert your PC into a mobile hotspot on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
If you need to share the internet with other devices or people, you can use a mobile hotspot on Windows 11, and here's how.

How to use alarm, timer, and stopwatch on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-To On Windows 11, you can use the Clock app to manage time with alarms, timers, and you can even use a stopwatch. In this guide, I'll show you how.

How to rename any Bluetooth device on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-To On Windows 11, if the name of your Bluetooth peripheral is too long or confusing, you can change it in at least four ways, depending on the device, and in this guide, I will explain the process.

How to launch other apps with the Copilot key on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Remap On Windows 11, if you don't have a use for the Copilot key on the keyboard, you can change it to launch other apps, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this process.

How to prevent laptop from connecting to Wi-Fi automatically on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
You can always stop Windows 11 from trying to connect to a wireless network automatically, and here are the different ways to do it.

How to check network connection details on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 1, you can check the network connection details using the Settings app, Task Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell, and in this guide, I will show you how.

How to manage the passwordless sign feature on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Sign-in options Windows 11 includes an option to replace password authentication for the Windows Hello experience only, and here's how to set it up.

My 15 favorite features and recent changes in Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Favorites Microsoft rolled out many good features this year for Windows 11, and these are my favorites.

How to sign out other users on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use the Task Manager or Command Prompt to logoff other users without signing out of your account, and in this guide, I'll explain how to complete this process.

How to change power modes for performance or battery on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you can adjust the power settings to optimize the device for performance or battery life, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this configuration.

How to set up a guest account to safely share a Windows 11 PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
You can still create a restricted guest account to share the device with other people, and in this guide, I'll show you how on Windows 11.

How to compare two files with Command Prompt on Windows 11 and 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Do you need to compare two files to see how they're different? On Windows 11 (and 10), you can use the FC command without needing third-party tools, and in this guide, I'll explain how.

Black Friday laptop tips: Check for these specs on a Copilot+ PC
By Mauro Huculak published
AI PC tips If you're in the market for a Copilot+ AI PC, be aware of promotions that could be deceiving. Here's what you have to look for.
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