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adtz Author

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zoom causing kernel_task to spike - cpu usage off the chart

I was able to resolve this issue just by unplugging from my extra monitor - went back to normal. As soon as I plug it back in, it spikes again

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 16, 2021 1:02 PM

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Tesserax

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Posted on Aug 16, 2021 1:13 PM

Appears to be a compatibility issue with the Zoom app running on macOS Big Sur. Have you contacted the Zoom developers yet to see if they have a solution or updated version of their app specifically for you version of macOS?

Ref: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support

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