sysmond (System Monitor Daemon) monitors all system activity in background and automated by launchd (launcher daemon) You are free to force quit the sysmond and restart the Activity Monitor.
What is Sysmond on Mac Activity Monitor?
SYSMOND = System Monitor Daemon – monitors all system activity in background and automated by LaunchD (Launcher Daemon)
How do I turn off Activity Monitor on Mac?
Click the Stop button in the upper-left corner of the Activity Monitor window (or use the Touch Bar). Choose one of the following options: Quit: This is the same as choosing File > Quit within an app. The process quits when it’s safe to do so.
Can I quit kernel_task on Mac?
Another simple hack is to get rid of all the idle processes that are eating up your memory resources. On the Activity Monitor, head to the Memory tab, select any process you’d like to get rid of and then click on Quit. You’ll then get asked to confirm if you want to stop the process. Proceed by clicking on Quit again.
Why is kernel_task running on my Mac?
The primary function of the (kernel task) process is to regulate the temperature of your Mac’s CPU. Every time you power on your Mac, kernel_task is one of the system processes that macOS starts automatically. It constantly runs in the background and typically uses a small portion of your Mac’s CPU.
