Syncing with iCloud Paused - Mac Needs to Cool Down

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This is still happening.

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 4:46 PM

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Mar 21, 2025 4:52 PM in response to donfromlong beach

Applications -> Utilities -> Activity Monitor -> View (menu) -> All Processes -> CPU (tab)


If kernel_task is using a large percentage of your Mac CPU - Apple Support


If this is an Intel Mac, then it is possible that your fans and heatsinks are clogged with dust/pollen/smoke particles and need to be cleaned.

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Syncing with iCloud Paused - Mac Needs to Cool Down

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