Part of a backup plan

• Crash insurance?
• Video game function that preserves your progress
• PC option for the forgetful
• Insurance for the crash-prone

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n. (context computing English) A software facility that saves an open document periodically to avoid the risk of data loss. vb. (context computing transitive English) To save (data) automatically.

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Autosave is a function in many computer applications or programs which saves an opened document automatically, helping to reduce the risk or impact of data loss in case of a crash or freeze . Autosaving is typically done either in predetermined intervals ...