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syslogd high CPU process on Mac
Is syslogd slowing down your Mac? Learn why this background process causes high CPU usage and how to fix it safely without losing critical system logs.
mDNSResponder high data usage in MacOS
Mac users sometimes notice a process named mDNSResponder consuming a lot of bandwidth and congesting Wi-Fi. Here’s what this daemon does, why it can flood the network, and how to diagnose and fix mDNSResponder high data usage on macOS.
VShieldScanner high memory and CPU problem on Mac
Macs running McAfee security tools sometimes suffer from VShieldScanner gobbling up RAM and CPU, slowing everything to a crawl. Here is what this process is, why it misbehaves, and how to tame it without sacrificing protection.
Identityservicesd high CPU usage on Mac: What it is and how to fix it
If your Mac’s fans ramp up while you’re barely doing anything and Activity Monitor shows identityservicesd near the top of the CPU chart, it’s easy to assume something’s wrong with the hardware.
photoanalysisd high CPU process on macOS: Safe Mac fixing guide
If photoanalysisd is hogging CPU or memory on your Mac, here’s a complete, safe, and up-to-date guide to understanding why it happens and how to fix it.
How to test your Mac for privacy leaks and vulnerabilities
A weather app was recently caught sending location data to 14 different servers. Fourteen! For an app that just needs a zip code to function properly.