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 configure Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Security In this guide, we'll show you the steps to create a configuration file to manage features on Windows Sandbox.

How to launch apps automatically during startup on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows 11 offers multiple ways to launch apps automatically on startup, and in this guide, we'll show you how.

How to set up multiple monitors on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Multi-monitor These tips can be used to configure a multi-monitor setup on Windows 11 and 10, whether you're using a laptop, desktop, or powerful workstation.

How to edit image metadata on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
This guide will walk you through the easy steps to edit or remove the metadata information from images on Windows 11.

How to manage user account settings on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to add, change, and remove user accounts on Windows 11 using the Settings app.

How to enable or disable Airplane mode on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Switch on & off Windows 11 includes multiple ways to enable or disable Airplane mode on your computer, and in this guide, I will show you how through Quick Settings, network settings, and Command Prompt.

How to set the default web browser on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows On Windows 11, you can change the default browser to any application you want, and in this guide, I'll explain how to use the easiest steps.

How to connect to Wi-Fi network on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Beginners On Windows 11, you can connect your laptop to a Wi-Fi network using Taskbar, Settings, QR Code, and even Command Prompt, and here's how.

How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 11 and Windows 10
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.

How to change Recycle Bin settings in Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you can use these steps to change the Recycle Bin settings to minimize accidental deletions and have more space to store deleted files on your computer.

Windows 11’s new recovery tool could be a lifesaver for your PC
By Mauro Huculak published
How to Windows 11 now has Quick Machine Recovery to fix boot failures faster, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to enable it.

How to use System Restore on Windows 11 and Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
System Restore can help recover your computer after system changes, and here's how on Windows 11.

How to change mouse speed on Windows 11 or Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Windows If you feel the need to change your mouse pointer speed, we'll show you three ways to complete this task on Windows 11.

Microsoft has been sneaking new features into Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 10 Windows 10 new features and changes you missed in updates since version 22H2, including the About page redesign, Taskbar changes, more clutter to the context menu, file transfer feature, and more.

How to make a Windows 10 PC boot quicker with fast startup
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Is your PC taking too long to boot? Fast startup may help to speed the process.

Why Windows 10 remains the best choice for many users in 2025
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows As Microsoft pushes for the upgrade to Windows 11, many users are feeling the pull of nostalgia. Are we trading stability for trendy features?

Windows 10 support is ending, use these steps to upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Unsupported If you use this Microsoft workaround, you can still install Windows 11 on an unsupported computer, as support for Windows 10 ends.

4 new features on the Windows 11 Insider Program for the first half of August
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Check out the improvements Microsoft has been working on for Insiders during the first half of August.

Boost File Explorer Performance: 8 Must-Try Registry Tweaks
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can customize File Explorer with many different Registry tweaks to declutter menus, speed up browsing, and restore classic features.

9 Hidden Default Settings and Behaviors on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, the system sets a lot of settings and features to their defaults, and in this guide, I'll show you nine of those that usually go unnoticed by most regular users.

How to enable Secure Boot on PC to install Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, I'll show you the general steps to check and enable Secure Boot on your computer to meet the requirements to install Windows 11.

How to use Markdown in Notepad for Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can now use Notepad with Markdown support, and in this guide, I'll explain these steps to enable, use the markup language, and disable the feature.

8 new features in the August 2025 Security Update for Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Windows 11 Check out the major features and changes coming in the latest cumulative update of Windows 11, and how to use them.
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