The New York Times: Think of a Number ... Come On, Think!

How good is your memory? If you are like some people in this article, you're relying more than ever on technology to stay in touch and keep up with phone numbers. The lesson here is always have a backup. Backup your cell phone...if it didn't come with a PC sync cable, buy one. Backup your Outlook or handheld that has these numbers. Backup your important information on your PC in case the hard drive dies. I also recommend the ultimate backup...a printed copy of you contacts. I do this at least once a year, printing an updated list to use with the old analog handset I still use.