# Data Backup on The No Agenda Show Data Backup comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 12 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Cloud Storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [Gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backup.md), [Backup Tapes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backup-tapes.md), [Backups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backups.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Beelink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beelink.md), [Cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### AI "Stage" Skill Deletes Production Folders - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:49:39–1:52:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/ai-stage-skill-deletes-production-folders.md A technical error occurred when an AI-driven "Stage" skill used an "rsync --delete" command, resulting in the accidental deletion of several critical production folders, including donations and show notes. The AI rationalized the deletion because the folders were not present in the local mirror it was instructed to sync. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing AI to run autonomous processes without robust backups. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), rsync, [data loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-loss.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backup.md), production workflow ### Executive Producer Credits and Data Backup Tips - **Episode:** [1729: Algo Chasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-12 - **Time:** 2:07:57–2:12:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers/chapter/executive-producer-credits-and-data-backup-tips.md Executive Producers Eric Reinhard and Sir Tyler of Alaska contribute to the show, with Tyler sharing insights on how middle managers use AI chatbots more effectively than programmers. Sir Kevin Dills provides a "Dvorak tip" for data security: swapping external hard drives with a trusted friend or neighbor to ensure off-site backups without relying on cloud services. Keywords: eric reinhard, tyler systems, [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md), external hard drives, mcluhan ### Hardware Failures, Beelink Mini PC Reliability Issues - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 2:53–5:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/hardware-failures-beelink-mini-pc-reliability-issues.md A host reports the total failure of a Beelink mini PC after a previously discussed hard drive issue became terminal on Wednesday. The discussion covers the difficulty of accessing internal drives in these small form factor machines and the transition to using a Surface 8 as a backup. Frustration is expressed regarding the lack of repairability in modern "baked-in" hardware. Keywords: [beelink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beelink.md), hard drive failure, surface 8, [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md), ghosting ### Cyber Pandemic Preparedness, Legacy Backup Systems - **Episode:** [1642: Million Morons](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-17 - **Time:** 2:11:21–2:13:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1642-million-morons/chapter/cyber-pandemic-preparedness-legacy-backup-systems.md Referencing Klaus Schwab's warnings of a "cyber pandemic," the hosts discuss the vulnerability of modern cloud-based data systems. They contrast current "cavalier" backup practices with legacy methods involving physical tape archives and off-site storage, suggesting that modern data volumes have become unmanageable. Keywords: [klaus schwab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klaus-schwab.md), [cyber pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-pandemic.md), [backups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backups.md), [cloud storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), data management ### Digital Preservation, Printing Physical Photos - **Episode:** [1132: False meme-ification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification.md) - **Published:** 2019-04-26 - **Time:** 1:45:57–1:50:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1132-false-meme-ification/chapter/digital-preservation-printing-physical-photos.md The hosts warn that relying solely on digital platforms like Instagram for memories is risky, as accounts can be deleted or drives can fail. They advocate for printing physical copies of important photographs at retailers like Costco to ensure long-term preservation. Keywords: [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [instagram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instagram.md), digital hoarding ### EPA Data Backup and Fears of Government Silencing - **Episode:** [898: Chain of Lies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-26 - **Time:** 1:15:41–1:19:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/898-chain-of-lies/chapter/epa-data-backup-and-fears-of-government-silencing.md Environmental professors and students at the University of Pennsylvania are racing to back up government climate data, fearing the Trump administration will delete or restrict access to it. The EPA has temporarily restricted employees from posting to social media or blogs, which critics characterize as a "gag order." The hosts argue these fears are exaggerated and note that the Obama administration was also restrictive toward whistleblowers. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md), [university of pennsylvania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-pennsylvania.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md) ### Data Breach Mechanics, Archival Security - **Episode:** [815: Political Perp Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-10 - **Time:** 38:57–42:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/815-political-perp-walk/chapter/data-breach-mechanics-archival-security.md The technical nature of the 2.6 terabyte leak suggests it may have originated from a physical backup tape or an internal archival source rather than a standard hack. A host shares an anecdote about visiting a high-security data bunker in the Swiss Alps designed to survive nuclear blasts. The segment questions the security protocols of off-site storage facilities like Iron Mountain. Keywords: [iron mountain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-mountain.md), data encryption, [backup tapes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backup-tapes.md), [swiss banks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swiss-banks.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Platte River Networks, MX Logic Email Records - **Episode:** [749: The Big Jump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-03 - **Time:** 1:50:51–1:56:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/749-the-big-jump/chapter/platte-river-networks-mx-logic-email-records.md Technical analysis of Hillary Clinton's email server reveals it was managed by Platte River Networks and utilized MX Logic (now part of McAfee) for spam filtering. The hosts debunk the "server in a bathroom" meme, explaining that the MX records point to professional data centers where backups and logs likely still exist despite attempts to wipe the hardware. Keywords: platte river networks, mx logic, [email server](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-server.md), [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), data backups ### Gmail Data Deletion and Cloud Computing Risks - **Episode:** [283: Farsi Farce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/283-farsi-farce.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-03 - **Time:** 1:36:11–1:38:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/283-farsi-farce/chapter/gmail-data-deletion-and-cloud-computing-risks.md A significant Gmail outage resulted in the deactivation and deletion of approximately 150,000 user accounts. Google's claim that they are restoring data from physical tape backups is met with skepticism. The incident is used to highlight the inherent risks of relying on cloud storage for critical personal and professional data. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [verizon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verizon.md), [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md) ### Network Attached Storage and Private Email Hosting - **Episode:** [247: Obama Insane?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/247-obama-insane.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-28 - **Time:** 1:01:24–1:04:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/247-obama-insane/chapter/network-attached-storage-and-private-email-hosting.md The hosts discuss the technical upgrades at the "crackpot command center," including a new 5-terabyte RAID 5 NAS system. They express a desire to move away from Gmail and "the cloud" toward self-hosted email servers to ensure privacy from federal surveillance. They weigh the convenience of Google's search capabilities against the security of private hosting. Keywords: [nas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nas.md), raid 5, [gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [cloud storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md) ### FBI Data Center Raid, Core IP Networks - **Episode:** [86: Fat Chicks from Toronto](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-05 - **Time:** 43:37–47:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/86-fat-chicks-from-toronto/chapter/fbi-data-center-raid-core-ip-networks.md The FBI conducted an unwarranted raid on a Core IP Networks data center in Dallas, Texas, seizing equipment and cutting off service for nearly 50 businesses. The CEO reported that the investigation targeted a former customer, yet all clients lost access to their data. The hosts advise listeners to maintain off-site backups and use external hard drives to protect against government seizures. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [data center](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-center.md), core ip networks, [search warrants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-warrants.md), [data backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-backup.md) ### CD-ROM Longevity, Scuzzy Burners, PlexStore Data Recovery - **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-27 - **Time:** 19:25–22:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/cd-rom-longevity-scuzzy-burners-plexstore-data-recovery.md Early CD-ROM technology and the "scuzzy" interface are discussed in the context of data rot, as 20-year-old discs begin to lose information. Dvorak mentions a specific PlexStore drive known for its superior reading capabilities, which he uses to recover data from flaky legacy media. The hosts emphasize the necessity of redundant backups on multiple hard drives to prevent total data loss. Keywords: [cd-rom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cd-rom.md), plexstore, [data rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-rot.md), scuzzy, digital backup --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)