Stop in for a cup of coffee

Used to just plug in phone via a usb cable, then follow prompts on Laptop asking if you want to import pictures. Now same process freezes up App, program, have to restart......
The method I use is to go via Google Photos. I just start the app on the phone and the photos are automatically uploaded to my Google account.

If I want to prioritize the latest photos, I just mark them in the app.

Then I open Google Photos in my browser, click on the photo I need and press shift-D to download it.

I know it seems cumbersome, but it's really quite convenient. As an added bonus, all photos on the phone are backed up to Google.

They offer unlimited storage for free if you accept a lower resolution - which is absolutely high enough unless you'll be printing billboards.