# Buzz noise audio - KDE

Change your working directory to /etc/modprobe.d:

```
cd /etc/modprobe.d
```

And now, create a new file named `audio_disable_powersave.conf` and open with the nano text editor using the given command:

```
sudo nano audio_disable_powersave.conf
```

And put the following lines in that file to turn off the power-saving setting in the sound card permanently:

```
options snd_hda_intel power_save=0
```

<figure class="kg-card kg-image-card" id="bkmrk-">[![fix buzzing sound in linux](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/11/fix-buzzing-sound-in-linux.png)](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/11/fix-buzzing-sound-in-linux.png)</figure>For **a USB sound card**, you can use `snd_usb_audio`:

```
options snd_usb_audio power_save=0
```

Now, [save changes and exit the Nano text editor](https://linuxhandbook.com/nano-save-exit/?ref=itsfoss.com) by pressing Ctrl+X keys. Reboot your system, and you can enjoy a noise-free workspace.