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kernel_task

hey guys,

I'm using macOS 11.5.2

what is kernel_task? and why is it using a lot of resources and disk writes?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 14, 2021 10:49 PM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2021 3:45 AM

kernel_task is a system process that provides services requested by applications.

After an update is likely to be doing some clean up, and subside after a while.

If it continues to use a lot of resources, you have a badly behaved application, extension or daemon.

In order for us to provide more adequate help, we need to know more.

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