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Why it's important to backup data saved on your older thumb drives

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What happened

Transferring important files to a thumb drive is brilliant for portability, but not always great for longevity.

Here's why you should back them up elsewhere.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:15:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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