TLDR; If your MacBook Pro runs hot or shows a high % CPU for the kernel task, try charging on the right and not on the left. High kernel_task CPU Usage is due to high chassis temperature caused by charging. In particular Left Thunderbolt port usage. Solutions include: Move charging from the left to the right side. If you have a second charger then plug it in on the right side. Avoid plugging every
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