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How to find cause of high kernel_task cpu usage?

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* Charge your MacBook on the right side, not left

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* Charging a MBP on the left side causes high kernel_task CPU usage

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* If your MacBook Pro runs hot or shows a high % CPU, try charging on the right

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* If a MacBook Pro runs hot or shows high kernel CPU, try charging it on the right

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