Mauro Huculak
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+). He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. When Mauro isn't attached to his work computer, he likes cycling, hiking, and enjoying good food.
Latest articles by Mauro Huculak
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What is the Microsoft Defender app, and how do I get started on Windows 11 and Android? This Microsoft 365 benefit explained.
By Mauro Huculak published
Extra security If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download the Defender app to access additional security features not available on Windows 11 or 10.
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How to prevent Grok from using your data for AI training on X
By Mauro Huculak published
Stop data training X (formerly Twitter), by default, uses your posts and activities to train its Grok AI chatbot, but you can opt out of this experience in at least two ways. Here's how.
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How to customize Windows 10 look and feel
By Mauro Huculak last updated
For beginners Here are multiple easy ways to customize the appearance of Windows 10, such as desktop background, system colors, Taskbar, and Start menu, so that your experience reflects your personality.
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How to use SetupDiag to determine upgrade problems on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Diagnostics These steps will help you get started with the SetupDiag tool, which can analyze and determine the cause of a Windows 10 upgrade or update installation failure.
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How to use the 'Clipboard history' feature on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Advanced clipboard On Windows 10, you can use these steps to enable, configure, and get started with new cloud-powered clipboard experience.
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How to install Windows 10 from USB with UEFI support
By Mauro Huculak last updated
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.
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How to enter UEFI (BIOS) on Windows 10 PCs
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Firmware access If you need to change your computer's UEFI (BIOS) settings, this guide will show you two ways to do so on Windows 10.
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Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What's the difference?
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Make a choice Here's everything you need to know to understand the differences between Windows 11 Pro and Home.
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20 features in Windows 11 that you're not using (and you definitely should)
By Mauro Huculak published
Hidden gems Windows 11 includes many features, and here are 20 of them that you probably didn't know or forgot existed, including Clipboard history, Dynamic Lock, End Task, enhanced writing features, and more.
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How to stop automatic updates on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Turn it off! On Windows 11, there are three ways to prevent the system from downloading and installing updates automatically. In this guide, I will explain how to complete this configuration.
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How to customize mouse settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Make it yours Here are virtually every mouse customization settings you can configure on Windows 11.
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How to manually download and install cumulative updates on Windows 11 and 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Force it When a new Windows update doesn't appear, use this guide to download and install cumulative updates manually.
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How to uninstall and reinstall updates on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Fix it On Windows 10, you can uninstall updates when they are causing issues. You can also reinstall or block them if the reinstallation doesn't work, and I will explain how in this guide.
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How to fix CrowdStrike Blue Screen error on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Workaround If your PC is getting BSoD error, you're not the only one, but here's a workaround to mitigate the problem.
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How to use the Troubleshoot feature to fix problems on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Beginners On Windows 11, you can use the Troubleshoot feature to fix common problems related to audio, video, network, apps, updates, and more, and in this guide, I will show you how.
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How to troubleshoot and fix Windows 10 blue screen errors
By Mauro Huculak last updated
This guide will show you several ways to troubleshoot and resolve the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error on a computer running the latest version of Windows 10.
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How to fix your PC's installation using five effective methods on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Get it fixed! Check out these five effective ways to repair most Windows 11 problems without spending a lot of time troubleshooting.
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How to manage virtual memory on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Advanced config On Windows 11, you can use these instructions to change the virtual memory to boost performance and improve stability using the Settings app and Command Prompt.
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How to enable screen savers on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Legacy feature On Windows 10, you can still use the legacy screen savers to show 3D text, collection of photos, or choose of the available animations, and in this guide, I will show you how.
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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.
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How to use DISM command tool to repair Windows 10 image
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Quick 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.
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How to configure Windows Hello authentication on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Hello there! On Windows 11, you can configure Windows Hello using Fingerprint, Facial recognition, and PIN for a more secure experience, and in this guide, I will show you how.
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How to manage system services on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Management On Windows 11, you can manage services through the Services app, Task Manager, Command Prompt, and PowerShell, and in this guide, I will show you how.