Best Setup for Seamless Spotify Streaming on a Laptop?

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been using Spotify for years, and I love discovering new music and curating playlists. However, I’ve noticed that my laptop sometimes struggles with seamless playback, especially when I have multiple apps running in the background. This got me thinking—what’s the best way to optimize a laptop for the best Spotify experience? From hardware specs to software tweaks, what are your recommendations?

From my research, the best i5 laptop seems to offer a great balance between performance and efficiency for streaming music while multitasking. A powerful processor helps ensure smooth playback, even when multiple applications are open. Along with that, a good amount of RAM and an SSD can significantly improve responsiveness. But beyond hardware, I’m also interested in software tips—does anyone use specific settings to enhance Spotify's performance? Maybe tweaks to background processes or audio settings?

I’d love to hear your thoughts! I came across Spotify Community and figured this would be the best place to discuss this topic. If anyone has experience optimizing their laptop setup for an uninterrupted music experience, please share your insights. Also, do you think external DACs or better audio drivers make a difference for streaming quality? Looking forward to your suggestions!

Thanks in advance!