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
How to connect to Wi-Fi network on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Beginners On Windows 11, you can connect your laptop to a Wi-Fi network using Taskbar, Settings, QR Code, and even Command Prompt, and here's how.
What's new with networking on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
By Mauro Huculak published
Improvements Windows 11 version 24H2 brings various networking improvements, including support for Wi-Fi 7, revamped Quick Settings for network settings, and changes for SMB and LAPS.
What's new with Copilot on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
By Mauro Huculak published
It's changing... The Windows 11 2024 Update converts the Copilot AI integration into a traditional web app, and here's what is new, changed, and what's coming.
How to run elevated commands with Sudo on Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2)
By Mauro Huculak published
More Linux stuff In this guide, I will outline the steps to enable and get started using the Sudo command on Windows 11 after upgrading to the 2024 Update.
What's new with the setup experience on Windows 11 version 24H2
By Mauro Huculak published
Setup When installing Windows 11 (version 24H2) from a USB bootable media, you will find an updated interface that looks similar to the Media Creation Tool. Here's a walkthrough of the changes.
Got a new Windows Copilot+ PC? Remember to check for updates to get Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
By Mauro Huculak published
Downloading... If you have a new Copilot+ PC, you should check for updates manually to ensure you have the latest version with the new features.
How to extend laptop battery life on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, I will show you different ways to help extend the battery life of your Windows 11 laptop.
How to get correct color profile for your monitor on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Color perfect If colors are not looking as they should on the screen, it's probably because the device isn't using the correct color profile. Here's the fix on Windows 11.
List of all Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts: The ultimate guide
By Mauro Huculak last updated
How To I created this list with all the best keyboard shortcuts to navigate better and operate Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop.
5 Reasons why you should (and shouldn't) use Windows Recall on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Good and bad In this guide, I'll dive into the top five reasons you should consider when deciding whether you should use Windows Recall or not on Windows 11.
How does Windows 11 Recall work? We explain.
By Mauro Huculak published
Photographic memory Here's what you need to know about how Windows Recall works on Windows 11.
How to get the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2) release before anyone else
By Mauro Huculak published
Get it first! If you want to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 version 24H2 early, in this guide, I will show you how to get the final bits before anyone else.
How to hide AI results on Google search with two methods for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome
By Mauro Huculak published
No AI, no AI... Google won't let you turn AI off from results, but you can still get around it.
What's the difference between GPT-3.5, 4, 4 Turbo, 4o? OpenAI LLMs explained.
By Mauro Huculak published
Versioning In this guide, I will give you an overview of the OpenAI GPT-4o, 4, 4 Turbo, 3.5, so you can understand the available versions and what they can offer.
Microsoft Copilot is taking over! Here's a round-up of all the places you can find the chatbot AI
By Mauro Huculak published
That's a lot of AI! In this list, I rounded up all the places where you can find Copilot or traces of the chatbot AI technology, including on Windows 11 and 10, the app, and the web.
How to get started with Arc browser on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
The new browser On Windows 11, you can now install and use the Arc browser, and in this guide, I will help you get started and let you know what you need to know.
How to take screenshots on Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Chrome Capture Google Chrome doesn't include a screenshot feature, but you can use other tools, such as Chrome's DevTools, Snipping Tool, and Chrome extensions. Here's how.
How to enter UEFI firmware on PCs running Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
UEFI/BIOS On Windows 11, you can use the Recovery settings or specific keys on the motherboard to access the UEFI firmware to change settings, and in this guide, you will learn how.
How to disable (or enable) Copilot on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Flip the switch On Windows 11, there are multiple ways to enable or disable Copilot, and this guide will teach you how.
How to show the desktop on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Quick tip Here are three easy ways to show the desktop on Windows 11.
How to customize Lock screen settings on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Customization In this guide, I will show you the different ways to customize the Lock screen, including changing the background image, choosing whether to show the weather information and more on Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot: Everything you need to know
By Mauro Huculak published
The info In this guide, I'll dive deep and answer your most common questions about Copilot so you have a better understanding of the chatbot AI from Microsoft.
What is Bing Deep Search, and why should you use it?
By Mauro Huculak published
Right answer If you search with Microsoft Bing, you might also notice a button for "Deep search." Here's what this mysterious button does and whether you should use it.
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