RAM too expensive? Here's how to speed up your Linux system anyway - for free

If you haven't noticed, the price of memory has shot through the roof. If you can't afford to boost your Linux system with hardware, try this software approach.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• With the price of RAM skyrocketing, try this to speed up Linux.
• This configuration is simple to do.
• Some distributions include ZRAM by default.

The last time I checked the price of memory (RAM), I was shocked. According to Tom's Hardware, the price of RAM has increased 240% on Amazon. Wow.

There are two primary reasons why the price of RAM has jumped:

• Supply chain bottlenecks and geopolitical instability
• Explosive demand from AI and data centers

As AI continues to grow in popularity, the price of RAM will most likely continue to climb (or remain flat at the higher prices ...