Virtual memory is used when the computer has no more available random access memory (RAM). Virtual memory enables data that is in RAM and not currently being used to be transferred to the hard disk.

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.

Flash memory is non-volatile memory that can be read from and written to. Flash memory is fast to read from and write to, although not as fast as RAM. It requires little power and contains no moving ...