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 use Windows 11 ‘Energy Recommendations’ to save energy, extend battery, and lower carbon footprint

Published on August 6, 2024

If you don't know the settings you can change to save energy on Windows 11, then "Energy recommendations" is for you.

How to enable free Defender VPN on your Microsoft 365 subscription on Windows

Published on August 5, 2024

If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can use the free Defender VPN service at no extra cost, and here's how.

How to enable new Google Lens for Circle to Search-like on desktop Chrome

Published on August 5, 2024

Google Chrome has a new feature that allows you drag to search on the desktop, just like using Circle to Search on mobile devices.

How to change mouse scroll direction on Windows 11

Published on August 2, 2024

Yes, it's possible to change the mouse wheel scrolling direction, and in this guide, I will show you two ways.

How to upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro

Published on August 1, 2024

If you have a PC running Windows 11 Home, you can grade it to Pro using an existing product key or through the Microsoft Store.

How to connect any Bluetooth device on Windows 11

Published on August 1, 2024

Windows 11 makes it super easy to connect any Bluetooth device – here's how.

How to create partition on Windows 11

Published on July 31, 2024

Here are five easy ways to create a new hard drive partition using the Settings app, Disk Management, Command Prompt, PowerShell, and ...

How to mount a drive as a folder on Windows 11, 10

Published on July 31, 2024

You can always mount a drive or partition as a folder on another storage, and here are the instructions and why you should do this.

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How to enable random hardware addresses (MAC) for Wi-Fi on Windows 11

Published on July 30, 2024

You can enable random MAC addresses adds an extra layer of privacy to your network activity, and here's how.

How to zip (compress) files and folders on Windows 11, 10

Published on July 30, 2024

Windows 11 has an easy tool to compress files into a zip container, and here's how.