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How to fix WindowServer high CPU and memory usage on Mac

This guide explains how to address high CPU usage by WindowServer, nsurlsessiond, mdnsresponder, mds_stores, hidd, trustd, and syslogd processes on Mac.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove Search Marquis virus from Mac

Search Marquis virus Mac is a new persona of the Bing redirect malady that hijacks a victim’s web browser and causes annoying redirects unless removed.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Fix syspolicyd high CPU problem on Mac

With lots of Mac users struggling to sort out an issue where a process named syspolicyd uses too much CPU, here are some details that should help.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Stop coreaudiod CPU overuse on Mac

Here is a summary of the issue where a process named coreaudiod slows a Mac down to a crawl due to insanely high CPU and memory consumption.

David Balaban
David Balaban

How to fix fileproviderd CPU drain on Mac

A macOS daemon called fileproviderd is intended to make syncing to the cloud seamless, but lots of users report it consuming too much CPU.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Where do screenshots go on Mac [2024 Update]

This post aims to help you discover where screenshots go on Mac by default and give you a hand when you cannot find them.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Stop wdavdaemon high CPU and memory usage on Mac

Intolerable CPU and RAM overuse by wdavdaemon process is a fairly common problem on organization-managed Macs that requires action to sort out.

David Balaban
David Balaban

How to fix XprotectService Mac high CPU problem

When a macOS process named XprotectService siphons off too much CPU, this could be either the system’s normal anti-malware activity or an anomaly.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Does TLauncher have a virus? Here is what you should know

TLauncher, a popular tool to run Minecraft with no strings attached, has been rumored to contain spyware for years; but let’s see if there’s a reason to worry.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove “Browser is infected” pop-up virus from Mac

A recent deluge of pop-up alerts on Macs saying ‘Browser is infected’ is a call to action as it signals a malvertising scam that pushes rogue software.

David Balaban
David Balaban