What is virtual memory on a computer?

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In computers, virtual memory--otherwise known as virtual storage--is a part of the hard drive that is used to simulate extra random access memory (RAM). The appearance of additional RAM can make a computer perform faster and handle more memory-intensive tasks.
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Princeton: WordNet: Virtual Memory
NCSA.Illinois.edu: Computer Glossary

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