Photos
3 guides tagged “Photos”.
Performance2026. 7. 10.2 min read
mediaanalysisd high CPU on Mac? Here's what it actually does
mediaanalysisd using high CPU on your Mac is the on-device engine behind Live Text and Visual Look Up, not face recognition. Here's why it spikes, why it's private, and how to calm it down.
Storage2026. 7. 6.5 min read
Photos eating your Mac's storage? iCloud “Optimize” explained
Photos taking up space on your Mac? Here's what the Photos library holds, what iCloud's Optimize Mac Storage really does, and how to free space safely.
Performance2026. 7. 6.6 min read
photoanalysisd using high CPU on Mac? Here's why
photoanalysisd high CPU on your Mac isn't a virus; it's Photos scanning your library for faces, scenes, and Memories. Here's why it spikes and what to do.