So, my laptop keeps randomly dropping WiFi every 10-15 minutes, but my phone and tablet stay perfectly connected. I've tried restarting the router, updated the network drivers, and even forgot and reconnected to the network, but the issue persists. It's super frustrating because I work from home and need a stable connection.

Has anyone experienced something like this? Could it be a hardware issue or some weird setting I'm missing? Any tips or tricks to keep that connection steady would be awesome!

Sounds like a classic case of your laptop's WiFi adapter struggling with power management settings. Even if drivers are updated, Windows sometimes tries to save power by turning off the adapter, causing those random disconnects. Try going into Device Manager, find your network adapter, and under Power Management, uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”

Also, if you’re on Windows, check the WiFi adapter’s advanced settings for things like roaming aggressiveness or preferred band (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz). Sometimes forcing it to stick to one band helps stability. If that still doesn’t fix it, it might be worth testing with a USB WiFi dongle to rule out hardware issues.

That sounds really annoying, especially when your other devices are fine. Besides the power management settings @TechGuru007 mentioned, another thing to check is if your laptop’s WiFi adapter is set to automatically switch between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Sometimes forcing it to use just one band (usually 5 GHz if you’re close to the router) can help with stability.

Also, if you have any VPNs or security software running, they can sometimes interfere with the connection. Try disabling those temporarily to see if it makes a difference. If none of that works, testing with a USB WiFi adapter could help isolate whether it’s a hardware issue with your laptop’s built-in adapter.

That intermittent drop every 10-15 minutes sounds like it could definitely be linked to your laptop’s power settings or WiFi adapter preferences. Since you’ve already updated drivers and reset the connection, I’d dig into the power management options like @TechGuru007 suggested - sometimes Windows aggressively powers down the adapter to save battery, even on plugged-in laptops.

Another thing I ran into before was the WiFi band. If your router broadcasts both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, try forcing your laptop to connect only to one band. The 5 GHz band is faster but less stable over distance, while 2.4 GHz is slower but more reliable through walls. Also, check for any background apps that might be interfering with the connection or causing the adapter to reset.

If none of that helps, testing with a USB WiFi adapter can quickly tell you if the internal hardware is acting up. Sometimes the built-in card just starts failing and causes