Users Report Codex Might Be Slowing Down Macs
No_Leg_847 · reddit · 2026-07-19
Reddit users are complaining that Codex might be causing abnormal background I/O and graphics activity, leading to persistent lag on Macs that requires a restart to fix even after closing the app. The poster is asking whether this could damage the SSD and if the tool is safe to use.
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