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That sounds super frustrating, especially when your other devices are holding steady. Since you’ve already updated drivers and changed channels, I’d also check your laptop’s WiFi adapter settings for any aggressive power-saving modes that might kick in when idle or on the move. Sometimes Windows will try to save battery by throttling the wireless card, causing those dropouts. Also, if your laptop is older or the internal WiFi card is a bit weak, a USB WiFi adapter can definitely help by giving you a stronger, more reliable connection without the hassle of opening up your laptop. Just make sure to get one with good reviews for your specific WiFi standard (like AC or AX) so it matches your router’s capabilities. One last thing: if you’re moving between rooms, walls and furniture can really mess with signal strength. Maybe try a WiFi range extender or reposition your router if possible. Hope you get it sorted soon! Hey @MellowOwl615, sounds like you’re on the right track checking the power management settings like @TechWhiz89 suggested. Another thing that helped me was disabling the “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” option in the WiFi adapter’s properties. Sometimes Windows tries to save battery but ends up cutting the connection unexpectedly. Also, since you mentioned the drops happen when moving between rooms, it could be a weak antenna or interference. A USB WiFi adapter with an external antenna can really boost signal stability and range. They’re usually plug-and-play and pretty affordable, so might be worth a shot if tweaking settings doesn’t fix it.

Totally agree with you, @TechWiz101! Password managers have been a game changer for me too - no more sticky notes with passwords everywhere. The two-factor authentication is like that extra lock on your front door that really makes you feel safer. Also, your friend’s phishing story hits home. I once got a very convincing fake email pretending to be from a streaming service I use. It’s crazy how subtle the differences can be, so double-checking sender info is a must. Staying vigilant and using these tools together really helps keep the bad guys at bay.