System not freeing up memory/Programs continually using up more and more memory

This is not solving your problem, but I would suggest not rebooting your PC using the power button as that can create additional problems. You should enable the Magic SysRq key so you can safely reboot at any time, no matter what the state of your computer is. The orphaned inodes might just be a consequence of you powering off your PC like that.

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