mds and mds_stores constantly consuming cpu (macbook pro)

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Saved by @milliedavidson #mac #cpuusage #mds_stores

sudo fs_usage -w -f filesys mds
content_copyCOPY

It's best to find high-volume directories and omit them from indexing using Spotlight → Privacy settings - In terminal, call fs_usage to list files being indexed by mds_stores - Add those directories to the exclusion list in System Preferences → Spotlight → Privacy

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