Mauro Huculak
Mauro Huculak is technical writer for WindowsCentral.com. His primary focus is to write comprehensive how-tos to help users get the most out of Windows 10 and its many related technologies. He has an IT background with professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA, and he's a recognized member of the Microsoft MVP community.
Latest articles by Mauro Huculak

How to force quit processes consuming resources with Task Manager on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Resources control On Windows 11, if an app stops responding, or the computer seems slow, these instructions will teach how to use the Task Manager to kill the process causing a lot of the system resources.

How to download Windows 11 onto a USB flash drive
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Boot media Here are two ways to create a USB flash media to install Windows 11 on computers using UEFI with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled with the Media Creation Tool and Rufus.

How to fix display flickering on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
The fix On Windows 11, if you're experiencing screen flickering, it's either an incompatible app or an issue with the display driver, which you can fix with these instructions.

How to add or remove seconds from the clock on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Tick tick tick On Windows 11, it's now possible to show seconds in the system clock, and in this guide, I'll show you the steps to enable or disable the feature.

How to change default apps for files on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Default On Windows 11, you can set any app as the default for a specific file type or link, and in this guide, you will learn how including the steps to reset the settings to the original configuration.

Top 7 features to check out on Windows 11 May 2023 update (Moment 3)
By Mauro Huculak published
Another drop The Windows 11 Moment 3 update is rolling out now, and these are the top new features you should be checking out after the installation.

How to check .NET Framework version on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
DotNet On Windows 101, you can check the version of .NET through File Explorer and Registry or PowerShell and Command Prompt. Here’s how.

Windows 11 build 23466: Everything you need to know
By Mauro Huculak published
Breaking it down Windows 11 build 23466 brings Taskbar labels for apps, a new File Explorer, another Backup application, a new Dev Drive feature, a Wi-Fi password viewer, and more.

How to create batch script files on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Dot Bat On Windows 11, you can create basic and advanced batch files to run commands and automate tasks, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to apply Group Policy settings to specific users on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
MMC On Windows 11, you can create a User-Specific Local Group Policy (LGPO) snap-in to apply Local Group Policy settings to one or some users and not to everyone, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to find the correct monitor color profile on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Display This guide will walk you through the steps to find and install the correct color profile for your monitor using the Color Management tool on Windows 10.

How to check graphics card details on a Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
GPU If you have to know your graphics card make, model, and other info, in this guide, I'll show you five methods on Windows 11.

How to restrict access to desktop apps on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Restriction On Windows 11, you can use the Group Policy Editor and Local Security Policy settings to prevent users from launching specific apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to fix File Explorer thumbnails not showing correctly on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Fixer On Windows 11, you can clear the thumbnail database cache to resolve problems showing previews on File Explorer, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to restrict access to Registry on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Restriction On Windows 11, you can restrict access to the Registry in at least two ways using the Group Policy Editor and, ironically, with the Registry Editor, and here's how.

How to run a batch file always as admin on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Run it faster On Windows 11, you can set up batch files to run elevated, but you will need to use a shortcut. In this guide, I'll show you how.

How to flush DNS cache on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Networking Are you having problems loading a website or pinging an online service by its domain name? You probably need to flush the DNS cache, and here's how.

How to backup and restore specific Registry keys on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Keys On Windows 11, if you have to modify the Registry, you can back up each key individually without having to create a backup of the entire database or system, and here's how.

How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft 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.

How to get started with Android apps on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Apps This guide will show you the steps to get started with Android apps on Windows 11, including setting up the platform, installing and launching apps, and removing the Windows Subsystem for Android.

How to create and run a PowerShell script file on Windows 10 or 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Scripts On Windows 10 (or 11), you can use these to create and successfully run your first PowerShell script file.

How to use DiskPart to clean and format drive not working on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
The Fix On Windows 10, you can use the DiskPart commands to clean and properly format a hard drive to fix data corruption and other issues to make the storage usable again.

How to use DISM command tool to repair Windows 10 image
By Mauro Huculak last updated
System fix 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.
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