Mauro Huculak

Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of Pureinfotech (est. 2010). With over 21 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS. Certifications he holds include Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), and CompTIA A+ and Network+. Mauro is a recognized Microsoft MVP and has also been a long-time contributor to Windows Central. You can follow him on YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].

Articles By Mauro Huculak

How to configure SMB compression for faster network file transfers on Windows 11

Published on July 18, 2023

Windows 11 comes with SMB compression to speed up and reduce bandwidth during network file transfers.

Microsoft discontinues Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan

Published on July 17, 2023

Microsoft confirms that its Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family plan will be discontinued on Augusts 15.

Task Scheduler with option to prevent command window

How to prevent command window from appearing on scheduled tasks on Windows 11, 10

Published on July 17, 2023

A flashing window appears when running a scheduled task? Here's how to run tasks completely hidden.

How to delete large folder extremely fast on Windows 10

Published on July 17, 2023

Use this method to delete thousands of files and folders in a matter of seconds on Windows 10, not minutes or hours.

Upgrading Windows XP or Vista to Windows 10

How to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows XP or Vista

Published on July 17, 2023

Microsoft doesn’t offer a direct upgrade path from Windows XP to Windows 10 or from Windows Vista, but it’s possible to update — ...

Google Bard AI July 2023 update brings new features and expands globally

Published on July 14, 2023

Google rolls out changes for Bard, including availability in more regions and languages, response tones, read-aloud, sharing options, ...

Windows 11 23H2 Copilot and File Explorer

Windows 11 23H2 will release as small update (likely) in October 2023

Published on July 14, 2023

Microsoft announces that Windows 11 23H2 will release as enablement package during the fourth quarter of 2023.

How to mount ISO on virtual machine on VirtualBox

Published on July 14, 2023

If you have an ISO file, you can use these two ways to mount it to a virtual machine on VirtualBox.

Windows 11 build 22631.2048 (KB5028247) rolls out in Beta Channel

Published on July 13, 2023

Microsoft releases new preview of Windows 11 in the Beta Channel with various improvements, including changing version to 23H2.

How to export and import individual firewall rules on Windows 11

Published on July 13, 2023

You can export and import only specific firewall rules on Windows 11, and in this guide, you will learn how.