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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
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What's new with the MS Paint layers September 2023 update for Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Layers of paint On Windows 11, the Paint app is getting four features powered by AI, including layers, support for transparency, Cocreator, and the ability to remove backgrounds.
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What's new with Snipping Tool on Windows 11 September 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
More AI The September update for Windows 11 introduces an updated version of the Snipping Tool with AI features.
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How to get the Windows 11 September 2023 update with Copilot on your PC
By Mauro Huculak published
Upgrade time You can install the Windows 11 September 2023 Update in at least four ways using Windows Update, Media Creation Tool, Installation Assistant, and ISO file. Here's how.
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What's new with the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) in Windows 11 September 26, 2023 update with Copilot
By Mauro Huculak published
Setup The Windows 11 September 2023 Update brings changes to the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE), including new backup and restore settings, Voice Access, and other customization changes.
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Windows 11 2023 update with Copilot common problems and fixes
By Mauro Huculak published
Get it working Check out the common troubleshooting steps to fix problems upgrading to Windows 11 2023 Update.
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How to disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Flip the switch On Windows 11 22H2 or 23H3, you can have multiple ways to enable or disable Copilot, and in this guide, you will learn how.
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What's new in security in the Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
Keep it secure These are the security improvements that you'll find after installing the September 2023 Update.
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What's new with the Start menu in the Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
The new stuff On the Windows 11 2023 Update, the Start menu gets account badge notifications, changes for recommendations, System labels, and privacy improvements.
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What's new with Taskbar and Start Menu in the Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
New stuff The Windows 11 2023 Update brings new changes to the Taskbar, like the ability to show labels, tasks, hide the clock, and more.
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How to get started with the Dev Home app in the Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
Beginners The Dev Home app allows developers to quickly set up devices for development, and in this guide, you will learn how.
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How to get the Windows 11 September 2023 update with Copilot and other new features
By Mauro Huculak published
Update You can now download the first wave of new features as part of the Windows 11 September 2023 Update, and here's how.
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What's new with the Settings app in the Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
New stuff The Settings app gets a slew of changes as part of the Windows 11 2023 Update, and this is what you need to know.
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What's new with storage devices on Windows 11 September 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
More changes Microsoft brings new settings to create and manage virtual drives on Windows 11's September 2023 update, and here's what you need to know.
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How to get started with the Windows Backup app on Windows 11 September 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
Backup The Windows 11 2023 Update includes a new Windows Backup, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to configure it to back up your files, settings, apps, and credentials and the recovery process.
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What's new with File Explorer on Windows 11 2023 Update
By Mauro Huculak published
The new stuff Windows 11 2023 Update brings an updated File Explorer with a redesigned header, new Details pane, tweaked Home, new Gallery experience, and changes for the Share.
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Windows 11 Copilot: Getting started interacting with the chatbot (preview)
By Mauro Huculak last updated
First draft Windows 11 introduces the first preview of the Copilot that allows you to get complete answers and change system settings, and here's how you can start interacting with the chatbot.
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Is your device getting the Windows 11 2023 Update on September 26, 2023?
By Mauro Huculak published
Rollout Here's the explainer on how Microsoft plans to roll out the Windows 11 2023 Update to compatible devices starting September 26.
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How to get the Windows 11 2023 Update final release before anyone else
By Mauro Huculak published
Early upgrade If you want to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 2023 Update early, you will learn how to get the final bits before anyone else in this guide.
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How to fix second monitor not detected on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
How-to On Windows 10, you can use these steps to detect a second monitor on your laptop or desktop when the system is unable to find it automatically.
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How to enable Find My Device feature on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Tracker On Windows 11, you can use these steps to enable, use, and disable the Find My Device feature to help you track down your computer.
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Three essential PowerToys options you're forgetting to configure on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Must use Here are the three settings you have to turn on and configure on PowerToys before turning on any of the available tools.
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Five lesser-known PowerToys features you should be using on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Try it! If you have PowerToys installed on your computer, you probably didn't notice these features.
![Windows 11 Desktops](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KwYWXure73BL8FHJFTXFkb-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KwYWXure73BL8FHJFTXFkb-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KwYWXure73BL8FHJFTXFkb-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KwYWXure73BL8FHJFTXFkb-970-80.jpg 970w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KwYWXure73BL8FHJFTXFkb-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KwYWXure73BL8FHJFTXFkb-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
How to be more productive using Desktops on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Virtual Desktops In this guide, you will learn how to get started with the new Desktops feature to be a little more productive on Windows 11.
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