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why is kernel_task running constantly on my mac mini?

Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 17, 2020 1:32 PM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2020 2:41 PM

Hello,

This is a critical component of the Macintosh’s system software and will always be running in the background.

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