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WindowServer is a core part of macOS and is responsible for drawing all the elements on the screen, such as windows, websites, and games.
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High CPU and memory usage by WindowServer can be caused by connecting an external monitor, enabling a scaled resolution on a Retina display, or a clogged home screen.
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To reduce WindowServer's CPU usage, users can close windows they don't need, turn off visual effects, and use CleanMyMac X to clean up RAM and disk permissions.
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Additionally, users can turn off visual effects, turn off applications that are not used, and turn off the volume of the Display Dock.
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To further reduce WindowServer CPU and RAM usage, users can close unused apps and Finder windows, and stop Mission Control spaces from rearranging them.
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Summary
WindowServer is a core part of macOS, and a liaison of sorts between your applications and your display. If you see something on your Mac’s display, WindowServer put it there. Every window you open, every website you browse, every game you play—WindowServer “draws” it all on your screen.
What Is the Process WindowServer, and Why Is It Running on My Mac?
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Summary
This guide explains how to address high CPU usage by WindowServer, nsurlsessiond, mdnsresponder, mds_stores, hidd, trustd, and syslogd processes on Mac. WindowServer is a collection of services tasked with window management, and it can be caused by connecting an external monitor, enabling a scaled resolution on a Retina display, or a clogged home screen. To remove the infection, users should scan their Mac with Combo Cleaner to detect all files related to the malware and use the tool to remove the infection.
How to fix WindowServer high CPU and memory usage on Mac - MacSecurity
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Summary
This article provides solutions to the WindowServer CPU usage issue in Mac OS X Yosemite, which can be caused by transparent effects, closing unused apps and Finder windows, and stopping Mission Control spaces from rearranging them. These solutions can help to speed up Mac performance and reduce the amount of resources consumed by WindowServer.
Tame High WindowServer CPU Use on a Mac
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Summary
WindowServer is a process on Macs that draws graphical elements on the screen, and if it is using too many CPU cycles, it can slow down the system. To reduce WindowServer's CPU usage, users can close windows they don't need, turn off visual effects, and use CleanMyMac X to clean up RAM and disk permissions. Additionally, users can turn off visual effects, turn off applications that are not used, and turn off the volume of the Display Dock.
How to lower down WindowServer CPU usage on a Mac
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Summary
The WindowServer process belongs to the macOS operating system (system process) and deals with all the visual side of the desktop, the Dock bar, Menu bar, etc. This process makes the control between the UI (user interface) what the user sees and the hardware part.
How to Reduce WindowServer CPU and RAM Usage in macOS? | OS X Tips
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