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  1. VaZ

    MP 1,1-5,1 Kernel_task High CPU Usage while just idling on Mac Pro 2012 5,1

    On my Mac Pro 2012 5,1 144.0.0.0.0 i've noticed my Kernel_task is eating up 55-64% CPU just idling after a fresh reboot. It does this in El Cap, HS, Mojave, Catalina, and up to Sequoia with OCLP. I tried leaving each system idling for an hour to see if it goes away but it doesn't. Nothing in the...
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    • high cpu kernel_task mac pro (2012)
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  2. ThatGuyInLa

    Cpu running HOT and heavy load with latest YT update.

    Not sure what’s going on but as of mid January 2022, the YT app is getting heavy cpu usage and a very hot iPhone. Making all aware in case it’s happening to anyone else. It’s of course causing fast battery drain too.
  3. Camicia

    MacBookPro 11.3 doesn't start unless power is pushed for ~8 secs,kernel_task high CPU, fresh install

    Hi, I am pretty sure this is not a new problem. I hope that somebody has seen it before and hopefully they have some recommendations. What can I try next? The problem: In order to start my MacBookPro Retina( 11,3 - Late 2013 ) I need to keep the power button until the chime sound is...
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    • battery high cpu kernel_task sleeping mode slow computer start up issues
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. B

    Photos app/VTEncoderXPCService severely slows down my Mac

    Hi ;) Is anyone else seeing performance issues with the Photos app in High Sierra? My Mac is so slow when the Photos app is open, that I nearly can't use it. All the face detection and syncing of the 5000 pics in my iCloud Library is over and done. I've set the format to the new size saving...
  5. PaTech21

    OS X El Capitan Itunes High CPU Usage

    I have the latest updates of El Capitan and Itunes on a 2015 rMBP. Recently I have noticed smooth scrolling issues inside itunes, some in chrome and some in firefox.... but mostly Itunes when using the touch pad only. I can see the cpu usage going well above 100 percent when scrolling through...
  6. suicidejesus666

    kernel_task using more than 400% of my cpu; making the macbook unusable

    Hello there everyone I've been having this issue for a long time now (few months) and it's with my MacBookPro late 2013 15-inch, specs: Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 Memory: 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB + NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M Storage: 500 GB SSD OS: El Capitan...
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    • el capitan glitching hiccups high cpu kernel_task lagging macbook pro osx retina display slow
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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