WindowServer Process on Mac Explained [+ Proven Mac Speed Up Tips]
Complete Guide On Managing WindowServer Processes
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WindowServer — a background process that manages how windows are drawn and redrawn on the screen.
How to check the amount of resources WindowServer is using:
Go to the Utilities folder.
Launch Activity Monitor.
Click the CPU column. See the resource-consuming processes.
4 REASONS WHY WindowServer might be using way too many resources:
#1. Using more than one display.
#2. Hanging and misbehaving apps.
#3. Having lots of icons on your Desktop.
#4. Visual effects
How to speed your Mac up quickly: Get rid of junk files!
The easiest way to eliminate junk files is to use CleanMyMac X’s System Junk module. It scans your Mac for junk and removes it in one click (simply press the Clean button.)
How to reduce the resources WindowsServer uses
Close windows you don’t need.
Turn off the visual effects. Here’s how to do that:
Apple menu - Settings - Accessibility - Display.
Toggle Reduce Transparency to on. You could also turn on Reduce Motion, which will cut some of the animation effects in macOS.
Reduce desktops and full-screen apps. Here’s how:
Swipe up over the trackpad with three fingers or click the Mission Control button.
Hover the mouse pointer over an empty desktop.
Click the ‘x’ in the top left corner.
Update macOS and apps.
To update macOS: Apple menu - System Settings - General - Software Update. Follow the instructions to install it.
To update apps downloaded from the App Store: launch the App Store app, click on Updates, then click Update All.
To update apps downloaded from their developer’s website: launch the app, click on the app name in the menu bar, and choose Check for Updates.
Restart your Mac.
Read more about How to Reduce WindowServer CPU Usage on Your Mac:
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Contents:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - What is WindowServer process
01:14 - Why does WindowServer use so many resources
02:08 - How to check how many resources WindowServes uses
02:22 - Get rid of junk files
03:22 - Close the windows you don’t need
03:32 - Turn off visual effects
03:52 - Use fewer desktops in Mission Control
04:14 - Update your macOS and apps
04:51 - Restart your Mac
05:01 - Outro