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[Bug]: High CPU usage when app is open (macOS) #2646

@Jacxk

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Area

apps/desktop

Steps to reproduce

Issue occurs after a few seconds of having the app open.

Expected behavior

Normal CPU usage while using.

Actual behavior

A few processes like kernel_task and syspolicyd CPU usage spikes and makes the Macbook run so hot that it turns on the fans.

Impact

Major degradation or frequent failure

Version or commit

0.0.23 (3c32bc8)

Environment

macOS 14.8.3 (23J220)

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