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Practical guides and tips from our computer and laptop repair shops in Belgrade.

Windows 11 or 10 — Which to Choose in 2026 (and When NOT to Switch)
September 10, 2026

Windows 11 or 10 — Which to Choose in 2026 (and When NOT to Switch)

Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 in 2025 — which means security updates have stopped coming. That doesn’t mean everyone…

Slow PC startup — from the power button to the desktop, where the time goes
September 7, 2026

Slow PC startup — from the power button to the desktop, where the time goes

“I press the button and it takes an hour to reach the desktop.” That is the most common complaint we…

Laptop WiFi keeps dropping — driver, antenna or something else
September 3, 2026

Laptop WiFi keeps dropping — driver, antenna or something else

“The internet works for five minutes, then it drops and I have to reset the WiFi.” One of the most…

Laptop overheating — when it’s dust, and when it’s software
August 31, 2026

Laptop overheating — when it’s dust, and when it’s software

“It’s as hot as a stove, the fan is screaming, it shuts itself down.” Mostly from June to September. Three…

Laptop shuts down on its own or barely holds a charge — why, and what to do
August 27, 2026

Laptop shuts down on its own or barely holds a charge — why, and what to do

You are working away, the battery says 35%, and the laptop just dies — no warning, as if someone pulled…

Laptop keyboard not working — what to check before you bring it in
August 24, 2026

Laptop keyboard not working — what to check before you bring it in

You sit down to work, press a key — nothing. Or you type one letter and three of them land…

Laptop won’t charge: causes and what you can check yourself
August 20, 2026

Laptop won’t charge: causes and what you can check yourself

You plug the charger in and the percentage just sits there, or stubbornly keeps dropping. Or Windows puts that familiar…

BitLocker Is Asking for a Recovery Key — Where to Find It and What If It’s Gone
August 16, 2026

BitLocker Is Asking for a Recovery Key — Where to Find It and What If It’s Gone

You turn on the computer, and instead of Windows you get a blue screen: “BitLocker recovery” asking for a 48-digit…

BIOS Password Removal — A Locked Laptop and What Can Be Done
August 16, 2026

BIOS Password Removal — A Locked Laptop and What Can Be Done

You turn on the laptop, and instead of Windows you get “Enter Password” or “System Disabled”. Or you want to…

Graphics Card Making Artifacts, Crashing Games, or Overheating — Causes and Repair
August 16, 2026

Graphics Card Making Artifacts, Crashing Games, or Overheating — Causes and Repair

The graphics card is the hottest and most heavily loaded component in a computer — especially in gaming and workstation…