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Why do SSDs have a more limited number of times data can be written to them, but RAM memory can handle loads of re-writes? (lemmy.world)
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In a similar vein, why can we not use the technology of RAM to prolong the life-cycle of an SSD?

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[-] MaxHardwood@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

It's possible, and can be done at home. You need to literally freeze the RAM very quickly (typically with CO2) and transfer it to the new system. Then you dump the contents of the stick and hopefully find an encryption key.

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