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 fix Windows 10 apps pending or stuck downloading on Microsoft Store
By Mauro Huculak published
Fixer On Windows 10, if apps are stuck downloading on Microsoft Store, there are some troubleshooting steps that you can follow to resolve this problem, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to disable data tracking features on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Privacy On Windows 11, you disable many data tracking features to improve privacy when using your computer or on the internet, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to password protect a folder on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Locker On Windows 10, you can leverage storage virtualization and BitLocker to password-protect folders and files, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to fix second monitor not detected on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to In this guide, we'll show you the steps to detect a second monitor on your laptop or desktop PC when Windows 10 does not find it automatically.

How to set any browser as the default on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Browser switch This guide will show you the steps to change the default browser to anything you want on Windows 11.

How to determine Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection speed on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Speed Confirm the link speed for your network adapter in at least 4x ways from the Settings app, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell with our guide.

How to format a USB flash drive on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Wipe out On Windows 10, you can quickly format a USB flash drive to erase content or fix data corruption using File Explorer, Disk Management, PowerShell, and Command Prompt, and here’s how.

How to install a Bluetooth adapter replacement on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Wireless If you can’t remove the broken Bluetooth adapter, in this guide, we’ll show you the correct way to install a replacement part so that it’s properly recognized by Windows 10.

How to find out application Process ID on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Information On Windows 10, you can find the process ID of an app or service in several different ways, and in this guide, we’ll show you how from Task Manager, Resource Monitor, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.

Windows 10 thumbnails all messed up? Here's how to fix it!
By Mauro Huculak published
Previews On Windows 10, if thumbnails are not showing correctly, you can clear the thumbnail cache to resolve the issue from File Explorer or Command Prompt. Here’s how.

How to block desktop app access on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Remove access On Windows 10, you can prevent users from opening certain applications, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to complete this task with Group Policy and Local Security Policy.

How to create and manage power plans on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Energy On Windows 11, you can create, customize, and delete power plans to improve power consumption and battery life, and here's how.

How to clear clipboard data with a shortcut on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Copy/Paste On Windows 10, you can clear the clipboard history from the legacy and modern experience in at least two ways, and here's how.

How to find out why your PC shut down for no reason on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Event Viewer On Windows 11 (or if you are still running Windows 10), you can use these three ways to find out why the computer shut down unexpectedly using the system event logs.

How to transfer files from a USB flash drive to a PC on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Transfer On Windows 10, you can easily import and export files from a USB removable drive, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to type emoji, kaomoji, and symbols using a hardware keyboard on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Characters On Windows 10, you can use your keyboard to quickly add emoji, kaomoji, and symbols to messages or documents, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to create an Outlook 'Out of Office' calendar entry
By Mauro Huculak published
Calendar In Outlook for Windows 11 and 10, you can create "Out of Office" calendar events to let other people know you’ll be taking some days off work, and here’s how.

How to move user folders to different location on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Good tip On Windows 10, you can redirect the default user folders (Documents, Downloads, etc.) to another drive, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to prevent Microsoft Edge from running in background on Windows 11 and 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Optimization Disable background processes for the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge after the browser is closed to save system resources and battery life.

How to hide files and folders on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Visibility Use File Explorer or Command Prompt to hide files and folders to keep content from prying eyes in Windows 10 with this guide.

How to fix hard drive not showing in Windows 10 File Explorer
By Mauro Huculak published
Troubleshoot If the hard drive is missing in File Explorer, you can quickly troubleshoot and fix this problem with Disk Management, Device Manager, DiskPart, and other tools, and here’s how on Windows 10.

How to change keyboard layout on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Input This guide will show you the easy steps to quickly add, change, and remove keyboard layouts on Windows 10.

12 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Storage control On Windows 10, you can use the tips to free up space on your computer to make room for more important files.
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