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 suspend BitLocker encryption to perform system changes on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Encryption Are you using BitLocker encryption? Before trying to update Windows 10, firmware, and hardware, use these steps to avoid issues.

How to use Windows 10's System File Checker (SFC) scannow command to fix problems
By Mauro Huculak published
SFC On Windows 10, you can use the System File Checker (SFC) tool to fix corrupted system files to fix system problems, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to turn off sound for notifications on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Quiet On Windows 10, if you want to see the toast notifications for apps but don’t want the sound, in this guide, we’ll show you two ways to make notifications silent.

How to disable touch on display on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Non-touch On Windows 10, you can disable the touch feature on laptops or tablets, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to format a new hard drive on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Erase On Windows 10, the easiest way to format a hard drive is using Disk Management, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to ditch Microsoft Edge as default PDF reader on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Switch On Windows 10, you can make another app the default to open PDF documents instead of Microsoft Edge, and in this guide, we’ll show you two ways to complete this task.

How to make a full backup of your Windows 10 PC
By Mauro Huculak published
Data On Windows 10, you can create a full backup of your computer with everything from settings, apps, to files using the System Image Backup tool, and here’s how.

How to properly update device drivers on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Controllers On Windows 10, you can update drivers (for a graphics card, old printer, network card, or any other hardware) manually, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to reset a Windows 10 PC to factory settings
By Mauro Huculak published
Reset Windows 10 offers two ways to reset your computer to the factory settings, including keeping your files or removing everything. Here’s how.

How to fix black screen problems on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Fix it! If you see a black screen on Windows 10, you can check the video connection, troubleshoot graphics, and more. Here’s how.

How to start and stop services manually on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Services On Windows 10, you can start, stop, disable, or enable virtually any process, and in this guide, we’ll show you how with the Service console, Task Manager, PowerShell, and Command Prompt.

How to open HEIC and HEVC files on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Codec On Windows 10, you must install the HEIC and HECV codecs to view HEIF images and H.265 video, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

20 tips and tricks to increase PC performance on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Speed up These are the best tips to speed up your device's performance on Windows 10 by tweaking settings and making easy hardware upgrade.

How to change sign-in account name on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Accounts On Windows 10, you can change the sign-in name through your online Microsoft account settings or Control Panel if you use a local account, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

How to change owner and organization details on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Hack We can show you the steps to change the registered owner and organization details using the Registry on Windows 11 in this easy guide.

How to set up new laptop running Windows 11 in 2023
By Mauro Huculak published
Setup In this guide, we'll show you the correct way to set up that new laptop you recently grabbed.

How to install Windows 10 from USB with UEFI support
By Mauro Huculak published
Bootable Install Windows 10 on a device with UEFI support by following our steps to create a USB bootable flash drive with UEFI support using the Media Creation Tool and Rufus.

How to use shutdown command tool on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Power On Windows 10, the Shutdown tool allows you to power off and restart the local or remote computer through Command Prompt, and here’s how to use it.

How to fix microphone not working on Microsoft Teams
By Mauro Huculak published
Teams Is the mic not working on Microsoft Teams? If so, in this guide, you'll find multiple ways to fix this problem on Windows 11 and 10.

How to configure BitLocker encryption on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Encryption You can set up BitLocker to secure your data with encryption whether you have Windows 11 Pro or Home, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.

Office 2021 vs. Microsoft 365: Which should you buy?
By Mauro Huculak published
Versus The major difference between Office 2021 and Microsoft 365 is the upfront price and the benefits. Here’s all you need to know to decide which is the best for you.

How to delete an account on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Del... On Windows 11, you can use the “Other users” page to delete accounts. Or you can also use Command Prompt, PowerShell, User Accounts, and Computer Management. Here’s how.

How to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus from Command Prompt on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Malware In this guide, we'll show you the steps to get started controlling the Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Command Prompt on Windows 11.
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