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Why backups are like flossing -- everyone knows they should, but nobody does.

Featuring From the Weekly Meeting. Published July 11, 2026.

Collin Thomas and Mike Thomson discuss backups, why nobody actually does them, and why they are absolutely critical.

A lighthearted but serious reminder about data security. If you aren’t backing up your work, you’re taking an unnecessary risk.

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