Summary
WindowServer is a process responsible for managing the relationship between the calculations carried out by the CPU and what is displayed on the screen.
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It is also a compositing engine that reflects application behavior on the Mac’s screen.
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To reduce WindowServer CPU usage, users can reduce the number of files and folders saved on the desktop, close unnecessary opened browser tabs, deactivate transparent effects, reduce additional desktops, switch off spaces for each display, and avoid unnecessary apps.
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Summary
One of the most important macOS elements is the relationship between the calculations carried out by the CPU and what you see on the screen. That relationship is managed by WindowServer on your Mac, a process that is responsible for drawing graphical elements on display.
How to lower down WindowServer CPU usage on a Mac
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Summary
This article discusses the WindowServer process, which is responsible for controlling the visual side of the desktop on Macs. It explains why WindowServer takes up so much CPU cycles, how to reduce its usage, and how to prevent it from taking up too much CPU cycles. Additionally, it suggests reducing the number of files and folders saved on the desktop, closing unnecessary opened browser tabs, deactivating transparent effects, reducing additional desktops, switching off spaces for each display, and avoiding unnecessary apps.
How to Lower WindowServer CPU Usage on Your Mac (2022)
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