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WebThumbnailExtension Web Content High CPU/Memory Usage

Hello guys. I have 2021 M1 Pro MacBook Pro, with MacOS Sequoia installed. But every time I open the device, it gets hot, the fans are activating and it kinda sluggish. Turns out that there is something in the Activity monitor that's using significant CPU/Mem usage, 'WebThumbnailExtension Web Content'.


Every time I force quit the task, it keeps on coming back. Can everyone have this particular issue that has been fixed? Replies are super important. I'll attach some screenshots for reference.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Oct 6, 2024 8:05 PM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2024 12:16 PM

Just wanted to post that the solution here worked for me -


Looks like Quick Look is the culprit, and I never use it, so this was a pretty painless bandaid until they patch it.


Open System Preferences > Trackpad > Point & Click, and uncheck "Look up & data detectors."


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Nov 14, 2024 12:16 PM in response to dwight-kayce-vizcarra

Just wanted to post that the solution here worked for me -


Looks like Quick Look is the culprit, and I never use it, so this was a pretty painless bandaid until they patch it.


Open System Preferences > Trackpad > Point & Click, and uncheck "Look up & data detectors."


[Edited by Moderator]

WebThumbnailExtension Web Content High CPU/Memory Usage

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