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If you\u2019ve ever lost an important work presentation, a research paper you spent hours on, or pictures from your last family vacation, you might already know the importance of backing up your data. Backing up the data on your computer\u2019s hard drive or your mobile device ensures you never lose valuable files. Regularly backing up your data can be an easy addition to your cyber hygiene<\/a> routine that pays off in the long run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Losing important files or photos can be a devastating loss. Regularly backing up your data creates a secure archive for all your important information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2937,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[31],"class_list":["post-2934","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-privacy-and-safety","tag-privacy-and-safety"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy You Should Back Up Your Data \u2013 Microsoft 365<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out why you should back up your data with this article from Microsoft 365. 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