It's my turn to ask a question. Why is a $19.95 Timex so much better at keeping accurate time than a $2,000 PC?
I know that keeping time isn't the primary function of a PC. But many file-management functions, like syncronizing the home and office PCs, are highly dependent on accurate clock times. I'm looking at the clock on this, our household's second-string PC, and it says 7:30 pm. It is, in fact, 9:03 pm and I set the clock yesterday!
I know there are utilities that will automatically synchronize your PC's clock against the atomic clock at the naval observatory each time you go on line (within a millisecond.) And, while the extreme geekiness of such a utility may appeal to me, I have to wonder, "Why is this necessary?"
BTW, the battery on this PC is fine.
Ron
I know that keeping time isn't the primary function of a PC. But many file-management functions, like syncronizing the home and office PCs, are highly dependent on accurate clock times. I'm looking at the clock on this, our household's second-string PC, and it says 7:30 pm. It is, in fact, 9:03 pm and I set the clock yesterday!
I know there are utilities that will automatically synchronize your PC's clock against the atomic clock at the naval observatory each time you go on line (within a millisecond.) And, while the extreme geekiness of such a utility may appeal to me, I have to wonder, "Why is this necessary?"
BTW, the battery on this PC is fine.
Ron