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11 July 2025

  • curprev 11:5711:57, 11 July 2025 Mr. Goldstein talk contribs 1,493 bytes +1,493 Created page with "==== 6.3.2 Virtual Memory ==== ''(Difficulty Note: A powerful concept, try to make the analogy clear.)'' What happens if you want to run many big programs, and they all need more RAM than your computer actually has? That's where '''Virtual Memory''' comes in! Virtual memory is a trick the OS plays. It uses a part of your slower, long-term storage (like your hard drive or SSD) as if it were extra RAM. When your computer runs low on actual RAM, the OS temporarily moves s..." Tag: Visual edit