https://mrtomlinux.org/tags/cpu_usage/ Recent content in Cpu_usage on Linux Café Hugo en Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:48 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-05-17-taming-cpu-usage-spikes-with-systemd-and-ps-i/ Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:48 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-05-17-taming-cpu-usage-spikes-with-systemd-and-ps-i/ <h2 id="introduction-to-cpu-usage-spikes">Introduction to CPU Usage Spikes</h2> <p>I&rsquo;ve had my fair share of CPU usage spikes on my home server, and I&rsquo;ve learned that they can be caused by a variety of factors, including resource-intensive applications, misconfigured services, or even malware. The real trick is to identify the root cause of the spike and take corrective action. In my experience, using <code>systemd</code> and <code>ps</code> can be a powerful way to manage CPU usage spikes.</p>