system clock

A hardware or software component in a computer that keeps track of the current time and date, used to synchronize processes and timestamp events.

• 🇪🇸Componente de hardware o software de una computadora que lleva la cuenta de la hora y la fecha actuales, y que se utiliza para sincronizar procesos y registrar el momento de los eventos.

1. Computer hardware component B2 formal

   A hardware component in a computer that generates a continuous signal to synchronize all operations and measure time.

   • The system clock keeps track of the current date and time even when the computer is off.
   • If the system clock is incorrect, some software may fail to function properly.
   • The motherboard contains a quartz crystal that drives the system clock.

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2. Software timekeeper B2 formal

   A software-based timer that tracks the current time and date for the operating system and applications.

   • The operating system reads the system clock to timestamp files.
   • You can manually adjust the system clock in the settings menu.
   • Network Time Protocol (NTP) can automatically synchronize the system clock with internet time servers.

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