Don't you hate the awful sinking feeling you get when your computer crashes and you lose an important assignment due today?

Now, think of how devastated you would feel losing all the information stored on your mobile phone, such as your contact information, photos, text messages and games.

Many of us think ahead when it comes to computers, but not necessarily our mobile phones. Lots of people store their computer information on external hard drives or USB memory sticks just in case disaster strikes.

However, we use the information on our mobile phones everyday, and it is often our first port of call in emergencies or celebrations. Therefore, it is equally important to back up all the contacts, messages and emails stored on your phone, especially if you need them for your work.

Thankfully, Bluetooth and wireless technology make it possible to save this information by syncing your mobile phone and computer. This is an easy and cost efficient process with a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi enabled mobile phone, a USB cable and syncing software available over the internet.

Here are some simple instructions on how to use your mobile phone's Bluetooth for syncing:

1. Install the appropriate software for Bluetooth and your mobile phone onto your computer.
2. Place both devices near one another and turn on their Bluetooth functions.
3. In your computer's control panel click 'Blue Tooth Devices' then 'Add Device' and select your handset model from the list. 
4. You may be asked to choose a password and it must be identical to the one on your phone.
5. Your computer and mobile phone are now ready to sync. Do this by using the software from your mobile phone.

If you don't have Bluetooth enabled devices, a USB cable can also facilitate the transfer of information from mobile phones to computers. Follow these five steps to save a copy of all your info onto your computer using a USB cable: 

1. Determine the model of your mobile phone.
2. Download/install the required syncing software that is compatible with your computer and handset. Normally this is included with your mobile phone, but should also be available from your service provider’s website.
3. Locate the 'Sync' function within the 'Sync Manager' interface inside the software program.
4. Connect a compatible USB cable to your handset and computer.
5. The syncing process should start automatically. Follow the prompts to select and transfer the appropriate information.

Whether you sync with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a USB cable, there are no more excuses for losing all of your contacts and information if your phone crashes. You can be rest assured everything is backed up with this nifty little function.