Kernel Task High CPU
My iMac is currently lagging and Activity Monitor shows the CPU usage at 62%.
Tried rebooting, and shutting it down, but nothing works. Any suggestions?
iMac 27″, macOS 12.5
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My iMac is currently lagging and Activity Monitor shows the CPU usage at 62%.
Tried rebooting, and shutting it down, but nothing works. Any suggestions?
iMac 27″, macOS 12.5
Please read If kernel_task is using a large percentage of your Mac CPU - Apple Support.
A runaway kernel_task can be due to a number of factors, such as:
If you can find no other explanation for its behavior, an SMC Reset is justified: Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support.
Please read If kernel_task is using a large percentage of your Mac CPU - Apple Support.
A runaway kernel_task can be due to a number of factors, such as:
If you can find no other explanation for its behavior, an SMC Reset is justified: Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support.
Kernel Task High CPU