Will upgrading to 16GB RAM help with running Linux VMs on a Celeron N5030?

Yes, 16GB will help you run Linux VMs more smoothly than 8GB – you can allocate 4-6GB to a VM and keep the host responsive. But the Celeron N5030 CPU is still the bottleneck: it’s a low-power dual-core that can’t handle Windows VMs, heavy workloads, or CPU-intensive tasks. The upgrade is worth it for basic dev, testing, or learning Linux, but keep your expectations in check.