When I set up a new laptop, I now go through Windows’ power-saving settings one by one. This is a habit that people generally skip. The power-saving settings reduce power consumption, but disabling some options can improve latency and stability. Related I disabled one hidden Windows setting and freed up CPU performance instantly If you’ve got a good CPU and don’t mind some warmth, give this a try. USB Selective Suspend The tiny power-saving feature behind my random disconnects Afam Onyimadu / MUO Sometimes, mid-meeting, my webcam freezes, then reappears after just a few seconds. It appeared to be a cable issue, but replacing it didn’t resolve the issue. When I investigated further, I realized the trigger was a setting called USB Selective Suspend. When USB devices are idle or appear idle, Windows suspends them, and for some devices, resuming isn’t always smooth. Some devices never exhibit this problem. This feature mainly affects docks, hubs, webcams, audio interfaces, and external SSDs, but it rarely affects low-bandwidth devices like wired keyboards and mice. When you turn …