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
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.
How to disable TCP/IPv6 (IPv6) on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Protocol On Windows 11, you can disable the IPv6 protocol in at least three ways from Control Panel, PowerShell, and Command Prompt, and in this guide, you will learn how.
How to enable or disable Wi-Fi and Ethernet network adapters on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Control On Windows 10, you can quickly enable or disable wireless or wired network adapters in four ways, and in this guide, I'll teach you how.
How to use Phone Link to share pictures from phone to computer on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Transfer On Windows 11, if you use an Android phone, you can use the Phone Link app to transfer files from your phone to your computer, and here I'll teach you how.
How to create and use password reset disk on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Recovery On Windows 10, you can use create a password recovery USB drive to unlock your account in case you forget the password or the security questions, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to customize 'Precision Touchpad' settings on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Gestures On Windows 10, you can customize the 'Precision Touchpad' settings to improve navigation and productivity, and in this guide, I'll show you everything you need to know.
How to screen record on Windows 11 or 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Rec... On Windows 11, several tools, including Snipping Tool, Clipchamp, and Xbox Game Bar app to record the screen, and here's how to use them.
How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Privacy In this guide, we'll show you the steps to set up and manage VPN connections on Windows 11.
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