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The paging file, also referred to as “Page File” and “Virtual Memory,” is essential for the system to manage memory efficiently. It removes infrequently accessed modified data from physical memory, ...

Ever since the first general-purpose computers appeared, programmers have looked for ways to expand the amount of memory they could address without actually adding more memory. Originally, programmers ...

When RAM prices are too high, virtual memory offers a free alternative that keeps your Windows 11 PC running smoothly.

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When creating a virtual machine, you are asked to allocate some memory to it. When allocating the memory to the VM, it’s necessary to consider the actual system memory. We have noticed that VirtualBox ...

Memory management is a critical aspect of modern operating systems, ensuring efficient allocation and deallocation of system memory. Linux, as a robust and widely used operating system, employs ...