Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If your Linux Mint system starts slowing down when you open a few apps, you’re not alone. This usually happens when your RAM fills up and the system begins using disk swap, which is much slower.

In this video, I’ll show you a simple but powerful tweak called ZRAM. Instead of pushing data to your hard drive, ZRAM compresses it directly in your memory, helping your system stay responsive even under load.

This is especially useful for systems with 4GB or 8GB RAM, and it can make a noticeable difference in everyday performance.

I’ll walk you through the setup step by step, explain how it works in a simple way, and also show you how to verify that it’s running properly on your system.

No complicated tools, no risky changes — just a clean optimization that works in the background.