kernel task also has high memory consumptions too, is that normal ?
kernel task also has high memory consumptions too, is that normal ?
do I need to do something to resolve this or this is supposed to happen
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4
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kernel_task does a lot of important things. It is part of the foundation of OSX and OSXI. Are you having issues. or was the high usage an incidental finding? If there are problems, please post your observations so we can see if anything suggests a known issue.
The Apple article you came from talks about the computer is running hot. If heat is an ongoing issue, please see this:
Keep your Mac notebook within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support