Virtual memory, also known as a Page file, adds to the physical RAM by using disk space. However, moving the page file to a secondary SSD can help free up space if you run out of space on the primary.
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Your Linux system is secretly using your hard drive as RAM, and that's a good thing
It's not just a waste of disk space. It can speed up your system.
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