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

Microsoft plans to disable NTLM by default on Windows 11

Published on February 3, 2026

Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on NTLM, forcing Windows 11 and Windows Server toward modern, Kerberos-based security by default.

Windows 11 26H2 (2026 Update) / Image: Mauro Huculak

Windows 11 26H2 new features, changes, details (thus far)

Published on February 2, 2026

Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up to be a fast install update with meaningful changes arriving gradually, not all at once.

Windows 11 enable new February 2026 features / Image: Mauro Huculak

How to enable new features for Windows 11 February 2026 Update (KB5074105)

Published on January 31, 2026

Get early access to the new features coming with the February 2026 Update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2.

Microsoft rethinks AI on Windows 11 / Image: Mauro Huculak

Microsoft stops aggressive AI push on Windows 11 – Copilot scaled back, Recall under review

Published on January 30, 2026

After user backlash, Microsoft rethinks where AI belongs on Windows 11.

Microsoft explores adding a top menu bar on Windows 11 through PowerToys

Published on January 30, 2026

Microsoft is testing a new top menu bar that reminds us that the Taskbar still don't have an option to place at the top of the screen.

Windows 11 updates without issues / Image: Mauro Huculak

How to avoid Windows 11 update problems – and recover quickly

Published on January 30, 2026

Buggy Windows 11 updates keep ruining systems, but you can stay protected with the right prep.

Google’s new ‘Aluminium OS’ leak hints at a direct Windows 11 rival

Published on January 29, 2026

Google accidentally reveals Aluminium OS, a desktop-class Android that could rival Windows 11 in the low-end laptop market.

Microsoft says 2026 will focus on fixing Windows 11’s biggest problems

Published on January 29, 2026

After widespread criticism and broken updates, Microsoft promises to fix Windows 11 and improve reliability and performance in 2026.

KB5074168 (build 28020.1495) for Windows 11 26H1 improves wallpapers and fixes bugs (Canary)

Published on January 28, 2026

Windows 11 gets another small update in the Canary Channel with a subtle but welcome wallpaper improvements, plus fixes.

Build 26220.7670 (KB5074169) for Windows 11 fixes annoying bugs (Beta)

Published on January 28, 2026

Microsoft is now rolling out a new preview build in the Beta Channel to Insiders with bug fixes, performance improvements, and known ...