auto-saves
Periodic background storage
Auto-saves refers to a software feature that automatically saves work at regular intervals, protecting against data loss from crashes, power outages, or user error.
The term functions as both noun and verb: The game auto-saves at checkpoints, I lost an hour of work because auto-saves was disabled.
Most modern applications include auto-save functionality, though users sometimes disable it to maintain control over versions.
Gaps between events
- checkpointInspection station on route
- incrementalProceeding by small additions
- draftPreliminary version of text
- progressMovement toward improvement
versioning · timestamp · sync · overwrite · changes · modification · update · edit
Return to earlier state
- undoReverse a prior action
- revertReturn to earlier condition
- retrieveGet something back
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
rescue · reclaim · retrieval · history · previous · lost · corrupted · crash
Atmospheric water vapor mass
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- archiveStored historical records
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- redundancyNeedless duplication
repository · local · remote · server · duplicate · copy · mirroring · preserve
Converting data into code
- protectionGuarding against harm
- privacyFreedom from observation
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- accessRight to enter
permissions · confidentiality · integrity · secure · authorized · breach · compliance · safeguard
intervals
Gaps between events
- checkpointInspection station on route
- incrementalProceeding by small additions
- draftPreliminary version of text
progress · versioning · timestamp · sync · overwrite · changes · modification · update · edit · session
restore
Return to earlier state
salvage · rescue · reclaim · retrieval · history · previous · lost · corrupted · crash · failsafe
cloud
Atmospheric water vapor mass
redundancy · repository · local · remote · server · duplicate · copy · mirroring · preserve · retention
encryption
Converting data into code
- protectionGuarding against harm
- privacyFreedom from observation
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
access · permissions · confidentiality · integrity · secure · authorized · breach · compliance · safeguard · trusted