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

Stop Chrome from silently downloading Gemini Nano AI model on Windows 11

Published on May 6, 2026

If Chrome’s storage footprint suddenly exploded, Gemini Nano may be the reason. This guide shows how to block it permanently.

Laptop displaying Windows 11 with a focus on quieter widgets. Background office setting with blurred figures. Calm and modern atmosphere.

Windows 11 finally ditches noisy MSN news from Widgets in a long-overdue cleanup

Published on May 5, 2026

Microsoft finally strips MSN news default from Widgets, pushing the experience toward cleaner, distraction-free, and user-focused ...

Windows 11 desktop showing the Windows Insider Program settings window. A highlighted yellow box reads 'K2 confusion explained.' The background features colorful, abstract waves.

Windows K2 is not a new version – here’s what it actually means

Published on May 5, 2026

Microsoft’s "Windows K2" sounds like a release, but it's really a long-term fix for Windows 11’s biggest problems.

Windows 11 showcasing a streamlined Start menu and the "System > Advanced" settings with "Run dialog new design" highlighted.

9 things you didn’t know about the new Run dialog for Windows 11

Published on May 4, 2026

Microsoft modernizes a 30-year-old Windows tool without breaking its speed or muscle memory.

Windows K2 progress report shows Microsoft fixing core problems on Windows 11

Published on May 4, 2026

Microsoft details Windows 11 K2 progress with better updates, improved performance, and fewer interruptions for users.

Build 26300.8346 for Windows 11 26H2 adds modern Run dialog, quieter Widgets, and more

Published on May 1, 2026

Windows 11 build 26300.8346 refines everyday features with quieter Widgets, smarter sharing, and key system fixes.

Builds 29580 and 28020.1921 for Windows 11 26H1 and Feature Platforms with new features

Published on May 1, 2026

New Windows 11 Insider builds improve Task Manager with NPU tracking and enhance Feedback Hub. Here's all you need to know.

KB5083806 (build 28000.1896) for Windows 11 26H1 drops as the May 2026 update (preview)

Published on May 1, 2026

The May 2026 update for version 26H1 is out, but it's for a version of Windows 11 that virtually no device is getting.

Windows 11 update screen showing KB5083631 for May 2026. Text overlay highlights the update, with a modern, digital-themed background.

KB5083631 (build 26200.8328) for Windows 11 drops as part of the May 2026 update (preview)

Published on May 1, 2026

Windows 11 builds 26200.8313 and 26100.8313 arrive with new features and changes coming with the May 2026 Patch Tuesday update.

Xbox mode rolls out to Windows 11 PCs in May 2026 update, formerly Full Screen Experience

Published on May 1, 2026

Xbox mode is here with a cleaner, faster, and controller-friendly experience optimized for PC gamers.