Linux ate my ram is a worrying thing to look at the first time you check top or free -m as it appears the linux cached memory high and showing the buff/cache too high.
Understanding how linux uses disk caching for the speed of your system, and how everything is ok, and how to check if there is an issue will help any newcomers to Linux.
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