% CPU usage, reduce or control?

Skype and some other applications use a lot of CPU %. On my Air, the fan turns on and the machine is running hot. Generally > 100 degrees for Skype. Is there a way to reduce this consumption. Y at - it an app that will limit the % of resources that can use a specific application? If so, point me in that direction. Or any other useful tips welcome.

Hi Ian999,

Thank you for using communities Support from Apple! I'm sorry to hear that you have these concerns about the generation of processors use and heat on your MacBook Air. Depending on the situation, this can be the expected behavior, or it can mean that an application does not work correctly (a "runaway application"). For more information about the management activity and the application of heat, you can find information and troubleshooting described in the following articles useful:

Mac Laptops: Apple Support operating temperature:

Apps can affect the performance of Mac, battery, temperature and fan activity - Apple Support

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