I run an 8GB M1 and rarely hit the wall, and I use mine much like you describe using yours. I haven’t yet cared that I have 8GB, and I was expecting to have a r

I run an 8GB M1 and rarely hit the wall, and I use mine much like you describe using yours. I haven’t yet cared that I have 8GB, and I was expecting to have a rough time with it (this is sort of a stand-in until I decide what I want longer term - these are incredible machines).