- To view processor activity over time, click CPU (or use the Touch Bar).
- To view current processor activity, choose Window > CPU Usage.
- To view recent processor activity, choose Window > CPU History.
How do I free up CPU on Mac?
- Fix "kernel_task", a high CPU usage bug.
- Reduce memory usage in Finder.
- Improve Chrome's Task Manager.
- Clean up browsers.
- Disable login items.
- Disable desktop widgets.
- Declutter your desktop.
- Schedule regular cleanups.