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 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 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 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.
What's Prometheus on Bing Chat?
By Mauro Huculak published
Technology Prometheus is the AI model from Microsoft that makes Bing Chat integration possible with ChatGPT and the Bing Search engine to generate relevant and accurate answers using current web data.
What is Bing Chat? An introduction to Microsoft's AI chatbot
By Mauro Huculak published
Intro If you are still new to Bing Chat, in this guide, I'll explain what the technology is and the features it offers.
How to disable Bing Chat on Microsoft Edge
By Mauro Huculak published
No more Bing On Microsoft Edge, you can disable the Bing Chat integration in at least two ways editing the app shortcut and modifying the registry, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to share files and printers without HomeGroup on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Sharing Windows 10 no longer includes HomeGroup, but there are still many ways to share files and printers with network users, and in this guide, I’ll show you how.
Best tips for Bing Chat on desktop and mobile
By Mauro Huculak published
Best of the best Bing Chat is a great tool, but only if you know how to get the most out of the chatbot. In this guide, I'll show you several tips to chat like a pro with the AI.
How to manage email and account settings on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Accounts Windows 10 includes settings to set up additional accounts to quickly sign into apps and faster access to emails and calendars.
How to get started with Bing Chat on mobile
By Mauro Huculak published
Mobile You can now use the Bing Chat experience on your Android or iPhone device, but you will need to install the Microsoft Bing app before you can access the chatbot. Here's how to get started.
How to set a new default account in Outlook
By Mauro Huculak published
Multi-email On Microsoft Outlook, you can change the default account when launching the app and composing emails when you have multiple emails, and in this guide, I’ll show you how.
How to use System Restore on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Recovery On Windows 10, you can use the System Restore feature to undo system changes that may be preventing your devices from starting or working correctly, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to get started with Bing Chat on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
101 Microsoft is previewing its new Bing Chat AI, and these are the instructions to use the chatbot more efficiently.
How to get started with Bing Chat on Microsoft Edge
By Mauro Huculak published
101 Microsoft Edge now comes with new Bing Chat integration, and here's how to get the most out of it.