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 do a clean installation of Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Fresh install Here's everything you need to know to perform a successful clean install of Windows 11, whether you're reinstalling or upgrading from Windows 10.
How to configure Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS service on Windows 11, 10, or router
By Mauro Huculak published
DNS On Windows 11, 10, or a router, you can start Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver service as the default DNS service for your computer and network, and in this guide, I'll teach you how.
How to find graphics card information on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Check info Are you wondering what kind of graphics card is on your computer? Here are six ways to find out on Windows 10.
How to find your PC's MAC address on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Finder On Windows 10, you have many ways to determine the MAC address of the computer, and in this guide, I'll show you five ways.
How to disable updates for Microsoft Office apps on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Blocker Yes, you can disable updates for the Office apps from Microsoft 365 or standalone versions, and in this guide, I'll show you how on Windows 11 or 10.
How to determine apps memory usage on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Memory On Windows 10, you can use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to check the apps using the memory and fix the problem. In this guide, I'll show you how.
How to delete the Windows.old folder on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Cleanup On Windows 10, after an upgrade, you can delete the "Windows.old" folder containing the previous installation files to reclaim storage space, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to install new fonts in Microsoft Office
By Mauro Huculak published
Fonts In Office from Microsoft 365, Office 2021, and other versions, you can install many different font families, and in this guide, I'll show you how on Windows 11 or 10.
How to manage sound settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Configuration On Windows 11, you can customize various settings to customize the sound experience whether you have one or multiple output devices, and in this guide, I’ll show you how.
How to find your PC's model number on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
PC Info Windows 10 offers different ways to find your computer's model number when the tag is missing or don't want to use third-party tools, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to test hard drive performance with DiskSpd on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Performance On Windows 10, you can use the DiskSpd tool on Command Prompt to test the hard drive performance, and in this guide, I’ll show you how.
How to fix Windows 10 apps pending or stuck downloading on Microsoft Store
By Mauro Huculak published
Fixer On Windows 10, if apps are stuck downloading on Microsoft Store, there are some troubleshooting steps that you can follow to resolve this problem, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to disable data tracking features on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Privacy On Windows 11, you disable many data tracking features to improve privacy when using your computer or on the internet, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to password protect a folder on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Locker On Windows 10, you can leverage storage virtualization and BitLocker to password-protect folders and files, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
How to set any browser as the default on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Browser switch This guide will show you the steps to change the default browser to anything you want on Windows 11.
How to determine Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection speed on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Speed Confirm the link speed for your network adapter in at least 4x ways from the Settings app, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell with our guide.
How to format a USB flash drive on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Wipe out On Windows 10, you can quickly format a USB flash drive to erase content or fix data corruption using File Explorer, Disk Management, PowerShell, and Command Prompt, and here’s how.
How to install a Bluetooth adapter replacement on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Wireless If you can’t remove the broken Bluetooth adapter, in this guide, we’ll show you the correct way to install a replacement part so that it’s properly recognized by Windows 10.
How to find out application Process ID on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Information On Windows 10, you can find the process ID of an app or service in several different ways, and in this guide, we’ll show you how from Task Manager, Resource Monitor, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
Windows 10 thumbnails all messed up? Here's how to fix it!
By Mauro Huculak published
Previews On Windows 10, if thumbnails are not showing correctly, you can clear the thumbnail cache to resolve the issue from File Explorer or Command Prompt. Here’s how.
How to block desktop app access on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Remove access On Windows 10, you can prevent users from opening certain applications, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to complete this task with Group Policy and Local Security Policy.
How to create and manage power plans on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Energy On Windows 11, you can create, customize, and delete power plans to improve power consumption and battery life, and here's how.
How to clear clipboard data with a shortcut on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Copy/Paste On Windows 10, you can clear the clipboard history from the legacy and modern experience in at least two ways, and here's how.