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 ```
 Moreover, you can build the C++ library (along with the pybinds) by typing:
 ```bash
-mkdir build && cd build && cmake ../mad_icp && make -j8
+mkdir build && cd build && cmake ../mad_icp && make -j
 ```
 
 ## Building and Running C++ Apps \[Optional\]