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 find out why your PC shut down for no reason on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Event Viewer On Windows 11 (or if you are still running Windows 10), you can use these three ways to find out why the computer shut down unexpectedly using the system event logs.
How to transfer files from a USB flash drive to a PC on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Transfer On Windows 10, you can easily import and export files from a USB removable drive, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to type emoji, kaomoji, and symbols using a hardware keyboard on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Characters On Windows 10, you can use your keyboard to quickly add emoji, kaomoji, and symbols to messages or documents, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to move user folders to different location on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Good tip On Windows 10, you can redirect the default user folders (Documents, Downloads, etc.) to another drive, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to prevent Microsoft Edge from running in background on Windows 11 and 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Optimization Disable background processes for the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge after the browser is closed to save system resources and battery life.
How to hide files and folders on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Visibility Use File Explorer or Command Prompt to hide files and folders to keep content from prying eyes in Windows 10 with this guide.
How to fix hard drive not showing in Windows 10 File Explorer
By Mauro Huculak published
Troubleshoot If the hard drive is missing in File Explorer, you can quickly troubleshoot and fix this problem with Disk Management, Device Manager, DiskPart, and other tools, and here’s how on Windows 10.
How to change keyboard layout on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Input This guide will show you the easy steps to quickly add, change, and remove keyboard layouts on Windows 10.
12 best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Storage control On Windows 10, you can use the tips to free up space on your computer to make room for more important files.
How to check your PC's full specifications on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Specs The ability to check the tech specs can come in handy when replacing a hardware component or troubleshooting a problem, and in this guide, we’ll show how on Windows 10.
How to delete a drive partition on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Erase On Windows 10, to delete a partition, you can use Disk Management, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to suspend BitLocker encryption to perform system changes on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Encryption Are you using BitLocker encryption? Before trying to update Windows 10, firmware, and hardware, use these steps to avoid issues.
How to use Windows 10's System File Checker (SFC) scannow command to fix problems
By Mauro Huculak published
SFC On Windows 10, you can use the System File Checker (SFC) tool to fix corrupted system files to fix system problems, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to turn off sound for notifications on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Quiet On Windows 10, if you want to see the toast notifications for apps but don’t want the sound, in this guide, we’ll show you two ways to make notifications silent.
How to disable touch on display on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Non-touch On Windows 10, you can disable the touch feature on laptops or tablets, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to format a new hard drive on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Erase On Windows 10, the easiest way to format a hard drive is using Disk Management, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to ditch Microsoft Edge as default PDF reader on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Switch On Windows 10, you can make another app the default to open PDF documents instead of Microsoft Edge, and in this guide, we’ll show you two ways to complete this task.
How to make a full backup of your Windows 10 PC
By Mauro Huculak published
Data On Windows 10, you can create a full backup of your computer with everything from settings, apps, to files using the System Image Backup tool, and here’s how.
How to properly update device drivers on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Controllers On Windows 10, you can update drivers (for a graphics card, old printer, network card, or any other hardware) manually, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
How to reset a Windows 10 PC to factory settings
By Mauro Huculak published
Reset Windows 10 offers two ways to reset your computer to the factory settings, including keeping your files or removing everything. Here’s how.
How to fix black screen problems on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Fix it! If you see a black screen on Windows 10, you can check the video connection, troubleshoot graphics, and more. Here’s how.
How to start and stop services manually on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Services On Windows 10, you can start, stop, disable, or enable virtually any process, and in this guide, we’ll show you how with the Service console, Task Manager, PowerShell, and Command Prompt.
How to open HEIC and HEVC files on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak published
Codec On Windows 10, you must install the HEIC and HECV codecs to view HEIF images and H.265 video, and in this guide, we’ll show you how.
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