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A background process named mdsync sometimes sends CPU usage on Mac through the roof while Spotlight is indexing data. Here’s what this process does, why it misbehaves, and how to bring it back to normal without breaking search.

I accidentally deleted some files. I now realize they are quite important. Unfortunately, then I emptied the trash, thinking those files were clutter. Is there any way to recover my files?

The duetexpertd process is a legitimate macOS daemon, but when it goes rogue it can peg your CPU, drain battery, and make your Mac feel unusable. Here’s what duetexpertd does, why it might spike resource usage, and how to bring it back under control.

You have an urgent, sensitive document—a signed contract or a critical medical form—that needs to be sent via fax immediately...

A process named mdmclient can occasionally monopolize CPU on a Mac, especially in managed environments; here’s what it does, why it misbehaves, and how to fix the issue safely.

I created a lengthy detailed excel doc today over the last 4 hours and never ended up saving it. Is there any method for recovering it?