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December 6, 2024 16:07
fix mds_stores high CPU
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If the Spotlight is indexing data on your Mac, the mds and mds_stores will cost a relatively high CPU at that duration | |
1. Turning off indexing on all drives: `sudo mdutil -a -i off` | |
2. Stop `mds` service: `sudo launchctl stop /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.metadata.mds.plist` | |
## Additional steps: | |
- Use [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com/) | |
- Disable Spotlight hotkey: System Preferences > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts… > Spotlight > Uncheck “Show Spotlight search” | |
## Additional links | |
- https://iboysoft.com/wiki/mds-stores-mac.html | |
- https://setapp.com/how-to/turn-off-spotlight | |
- https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/388882/how-to-disable-spotlight-and-mds-stores-on-mac-os-catalina |
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