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How many processes is it normal to have in activity monitor?

I have 10 apps open on my MacBook Pro m1 (5 are menu bar apps), but Activity Monitor is showing a ton of processes are active (Some are in the screenshot below). I was wondering if I need to do anything about that, or if it is normal to have that many processes.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 3, 2022 10:29 PM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2022 10:48 PM

MacOS is busy all of the time, even during "sleep". There is no "absolute normal", just "normal for you".


If you are experiencing issues like kernel panics or occasional mid-step-stalls, please advise.

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How many processes is it normal to have in activity monitor?

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