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Why older USB thumb drives need backing up
Original: Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives https://www.engadget.com/2280904/why-its-important-to
Engadget is highlighting the risks of storing files long-term on older USB flash drives, urging users to back up data saved on aging thumb drives. Flash memory degrades over time and can fail without warning, making copies elsewhere essential. The reminder is a timely nudge for anyone relying on old drives for photos, documents or other important files.
Why now: Renewed attention to data loss risks from aging flash storage has prompted discussion about backing up old thumb drives.
Evidence
- Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives https://www.engadget.com/2280904/why-its-important-to-backup-data-saved-on-older-thumb-drives/ # Tech # Data # Storage · engadget@robot.villas · 2
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