I ran EtreCheckPro - just checking:
Only "trouble" found was Runaway User Process DiskSpaceEfficiency (Apple source) using 93.52% of CPU and Memory & Energy use.
Huh? Is this really a problem for concern?
MacBook Pro
Yes, I am using Catalina Books.
To find iCloud in System Pref., I had to use Search to find it --> within my Apple ID --> iCloud Drive [Options].
Books was already checked, so I un-checked it.
Ran EtreCheck again and the Runaway Process was "cured".
Coincidentally, my CPU Performance improved ("Excellent" in both instances, just closer to Normal times after unchecking Books.)
Yes, I am using Catalina Books.
To find iCloud in System Pref., I had to use Search to find it --> within my Apple ID --> iCloud Drive [Options].
Books was already checked, so I un-checked it.
Ran EtreCheck again and the Runaway Process was "cured".
Coincidentally, my CPU Performance improved ("Excellent" in both instances, just closer to Normal times after unchecking Books.)
That process is related to iBooks, try putting iBooks in iCloud Drive, then removing it. After that it may not bother you. It's been reported that works for some folks. I don't know why.
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Using Activity Monitor
Use Activity Monitor on your Mac
Runaway applications can shorten battery runtime, affect performance, and increase heat and fan activity.
Using Activity Monitor Part 1- CPU and Memory
Using Activity Monitor Part 2- Energy, Disk, and Network
It is Apple app called "Books", not "iBooks" (?)
When I tried to move Books to iCloud Drive, all that happened was to create an alias there.
Same with moving to Creative Cloud Files.
I feel I'm missing/not understanding you suggestion (?)
You need to go to System Preferences > iCloud > iCloud Drive and choose iBooks app. If you're running Catalina then it is Books. Like I said it worked for some. Another solution I saw was to just launch iBooks (or Books) and let it run for a while.
Same question here.
That's "excellent"! Glad to hear it worked.
"Runaway user process" via EtreCheckPro
