diff --git a/lua/options.lua b/lua/options.lua
index 4d627e0..0ccab39 100644
--- a/lua/options.lua
+++ b/lua/options.lua
@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@ vim.g.maplocalleader = ' '
 -- NOTE: You can change these options as you wish!
 --  For more options, you can see `:help option-list`
 
+-- livin on the edge
+vim.o.backup = false
+vim.o.swapfile = false
+
 -- set title of terminal
 vim.opt.title = true