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kernel_task using 700% CPU, graphics memory full, everything is grinding to a halt. 2018 MacBook Pro with a 6-core i7. Any ideas what on earth is causing this? : r/MacOS
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Extremely high memory usage by kernel_task and WindowServer. Any idea why? I was just talking to friends on Discord. : r/MacOS
![Extremely high memory usage by kernel_task and WindowServer. Any idea why? I was just talking to friends on Discord. : r/MacOS Extremely high memory usage by kernel_task and WindowServer. Any idea why? I was just talking to friends on Discord. : r/MacOS](https://i.redd.it/8g920txvapk61.png)
Extremely high memory usage by kernel_task and WindowServer. Any idea why? I was just talking to friends on Discord. : r/MacOS
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macos - Why does leaked memory appear malloced to kernel_task, and why can't OS X therefore garbage collect it - Ask Different
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