Best ZRAM Configurations for Using 4GB RAM Until 2030?

For ZRAM, I recommend using the LZ4 compression method because it's fast and easy on the CPU. You could set up about 6GB of ZRAM swap based on your 4GB of physical RAM, which should give you a nice cushion for multitasking. Adjusting settings like `vm.page-cluster` to 0 and increasing `vm.swappiness` to around 120-180 might improve performance, but keep an eye on how much you're using it to avoid performance drops. Consider skipping disk swap unless you really need it for hibernation.

Post your RAM specs and we can check if anyone has spare RAM to give away! There are always people in the community willing to help—just share what you're working with and see if you get lucky!

ZRAM is useful, but it works best for RAM that's not heavily utilized. You might want to consider switching from VSCode to lighter editors like Zed or Sublime Text, or even try Vim or NeoVim—they're less demanding on resources. For browsing, try limiting how many tabs you keep open and use an ad blocker. Turning off unnecessary features in your applications can also save memory. For your graphics environment, using Xorg without a compositor might help, as it typically consumes less RAM than Wayland. Lastly, keep an eye on your running processes with 'htop' to identify any memory hogs you can cut down on.

If you can't get extra RAM, consider setting up a light desktop environment and disabling unneeded features. You could allocate half of your RAM to ZRAM if your hardware supports it. With a lightweight setup, even VSCode can be a memory hog, so try alternatives. Setting up a swap partition or file can also help manage memory. If you're looking for a more streamlined experience, check out Bunsenlabs for a lightweight desktop configuration that uses Openbox.

Honestly, you might want to consider hunting for second-hand RAM. You might find someone willing to sell you an extra stick cheaply. The extra RAM could significantly boost your device's performance and make your computing experience much smoother!