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 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 by pressing Ctrl+X keys. Reboot your system, and you can enjoy a noise-free workspace.