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This would mean on a newest entry-level Mac Book Pro you can open maximum 8 Gmail tabs in Safari until it starts swapping out.

• askonomm 3y ago
  Not true. If MacOS lacks physical RAM, it will get extra from swap on SSD, and will continue to function just fine.
  • dvfjsdhgfv 3y ago
    Well, of course all modern OS-es use swap when they don't have enough memory. But if it means they "function just fine", why Apple doesn't sell their entry level with just 4 GB if it really makes no difference?
  • mort96 3y ago
    Well the comment you're responding to did say "until it starts swapping out". Was that added after you wrote your comment?
    • jeffhuys 3y ago
      > Was that added after you wrote your comment? I think so - it didn't say that before I refreshed the page about a minute ago.
    • askonomm 3y ago
      Yup, wasn't there when I added my answer.
  • bestham 3y ago
    Until you wear out your TLC / QLC NAND chips. Then the whole computer is e-waste.