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Codex is wearing out our devices
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Codex is reportedly causing excessive wear on devices due to its resource-intensive operations. Users have expressed concerns about the longevity and performance of their hardware when running Codex.
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- Praise: There’s a strong desire for more user control in macOS security features — a checkbox for 'I know what I’m doing' would streamline the developer experience significantly.
- Concern: Codex Desktop is causing a frustrating macOS Gatekeeper loop, making it nearly impossible to run trusted software without constant interruptions.
- Concern: Users are complaining about excessive fan noise and heat from the GUI app, suggesting poor optimization for a cloud-based tool.
- Concern: The initial fixes from OpenAI appear to be ineffective, leaving users feeling frustrated and unheard.