Docker 4.6.0 macOS 12.3 100% CPU utilization

100 percent CPU Docker Desktop 4.6.0

Docker on macOS 12.3 may use 100% CPU.

If you have updated to the latest version of Docker (4.6.0) and macOS (12.3), you may now encounter the problem that the “Docker” process permanently needs almost 100% CPU power – regardless of whether something is running or not not.

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The workaround (after endless trying) that works for us is the following: Simply uncheck “Show weekly tips” and “Open Docker Dashboard at Startup” in Docker > Settings > General. Problem solved.

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