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

12 must-have apps power users should install on Windows 11 PCs
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to I'm highlighting 12 must-have apps that every Windows 11 power user should install on a fresh setup.

How to enable and use Wake on LAN (WoL) on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
WoL On Windows 10, you can change the network adapter settings to turn the computer on remotely using the Wake on LAN (WoL) feature, and in this guide, I'll explain how.

How to get the Windows 11 ISO file with the Media Creation Tool
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, I'll show you the steps to get the Windows 11 ISO file using the Media Creation Tool, and directly from the Microsoft servers.

How to stop automatic updates on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you have three methods to stop automatic updates and put yourself in charge again to decide when to download and install them, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to check your computer uptime on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Do you want to know how long your PC has been running for? Here are four ways to check on Windows 10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, Control Panel, and Task Manager.

Get started with Semantic Indexing on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Windows 11 now comes with Semantic Indexing with AI to make it easier to find files and settings by using a description instead of the actual names.

How to disable annoying ads on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you can use different ways to disable annoying ads from the operating system, and in this guide, I'll show you everything you need to do to minimize advertisements on your computer.

How to move a window that's off the screen on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Annoying problem On Windows 11, if a window appears off the screen, you can use the Task View UI or keyboard shortcut to drag it back to the screen, and in this guide, I will show you how.

How to disable password after resuming from sleep on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use at least three ways to skip the password requirement when your device wakes up from sleep and quickly jump to the desktop.

Stop Windows 11 from automatically locking your PC in a few steps
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can prevent the system from locking itself automatically, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.

How to use Event Viewer on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use the legacy Event Viewer to find logs with information to help you troubleshoot and fix software and hardware problems.

Browse your Android storage wirelessly from Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can connect your Android phone to your computer with the Phone Link app to access your phone storage wirelessly, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Get started with File History on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to If you want to protect files stored locally on your computer, you can use File History, and I'll show you how it works.

How to configure Windows Recall, Click to Do, and Search
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Here's the latest information and my configuration tips for three major AI features coming to Windows 11.

How to create full backup of your Windows 11 PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Backup On Windows 11, you can use the System Image Backup feature to create a full backup of your computer and data, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to fix hard drive not showing in Windows 10 File Explorer
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Troubleshoot If the secondary hard drive isn't showing up in File Explorer, you can use these steps to resolve the issue on Windows 10.

How to change DNS settings on your PC running Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Networking The idea of setting up a DNS can seem daunting. But fear not. In this guide, I will show you three methods to change the DNS settings on Windows 10 for more reliable and private resolvers.

How to use DiskPart to clean and format drive not working on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Drive fixer On Windows 10, you can use the DiskPart command-line tool to clean and properly format a hard drive, fixing data corruption and other issues to make the storage usable again.

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

How to set different DNS settings on devices running Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you have different ways to change the DNS addresses to more private and reliable services, and in this guide, I'll show you three ways to complete this configuration.

5 tips to protect your Windows 11 device before using public Wi-Fi
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can improve your privacy and security on public Wi-Fi with different features, and I'm sharing my top recommendations.

How to change the default downloads folder on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can change the default location for the "Downloads" folder to another path in the same or different drive, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this configuration.

How to show app labels in the Windows 11 Taskbar
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to On Windows 11, you can ungroup and show labels for running apps in the Taskbar one more time. In this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration.
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