Spill's content retention mechanism and security recommendations:
- Autosave Principle: Uses browser-based localStorage technology, where each keystroke triggers a save, and data is encrypted and stored on the user's device rather than the server.
- risk warning: Clearing browser history, using privacy mode, or changing devices can result in content loss, and old content may be overwritten when the cache space reaches its limit.
- Backup Strategy: It is recommended that each completed writing paragraph (or at the end of each day) be copied via shortcut key select all (⌘+A/Ctrl+A → ⌘+C/Ctrl+C) to another safe location:
- The system comes with a text editor (e.g. Notepad/TextEdit)
- Cloud Document Services (Google Docs/Notion)
- Local Markdown files (for technical writers)
- Emergency recovery: If you close a tab accidentally, you can revisit the site to restore the content as long as you have not cleared your cache and are using the same browser.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Spill is not suitable as a sole storage location for writing longer works, and is recommended for use as an inspiration capture and first draft writing tool.
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