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[ARCH] [EASYAF] Use RAM for Firefox and boost performance and decrease drive wear (wiki.archlinux.org)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Might be late to the party, but I just discovered you can do this. Super simple and easy to do.

After having a read of the linked page, I backed up and just used this option:

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Profile-sync-daemon

Installed, created config, and enabled service:

systemctl --user enable psd.service systemctl --user enable psd-resync.service

I definitely notice an increase in speed and less SSD usage should hopefully increase lifespan.

I'm sure there would be options for alternative distros, anything using Systemd should be able to use the daemon.

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[–] [email protected] 40 points 8 months ago (2 children)

No I believe you have to download more RAM actually. But what would I know I'm just a proctologist.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

No, this is wrong. I saw this documentary, 'Johmny Neumonic' I think, and it specifically showed a computer scientist increasing his storage and RAM through software, but you need a special device to plug in to do it. I'm sure Best Buy sells it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Yes! They also showed the amount of RAM was just a guideline and it's possible to "overfill" your RAM!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

No, you are also wrong and need to rewatch that documentary. Sheer will and determination will allow you to double your RAM.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Also befriending a drugged up DARPA dolphin will be a massive boon too.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

No, you are also wrong.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

As a proctologist I recommend against this.