Socket Watch


	What time is it? My friend Andy, who is always late for everything, got an alarm clock for Christmas which is tuned to the atomic clock somewhere out west which resets itself constantly to make the time absolutely correct all of the time.

   (This wouldn't work for me, though. I purposely set my alarm clock 15 minutes ahead so I will get my act in gear in time to make appointments. But I digress.)
   With your computer, though, it really is important to keep time accurately. That is what SocketWatch is all about. It is a nifty utility that will keep your computer clock running like, well, a well-run clock.
   As you probably know, your computer's time is kept by a little battery which generates power to the CMOS chip. Aside from the fact that every few years the battery will give out, the entire function is not 100 percent accurate and the time on your computer can creep off by quite a bit of time.
   SocketWatch, on the other hand, connects to the Net and compares your computer time to an "atomic" clock. As you

can see by the example to the right, my clock was off .43 of a second. SocketWatch then resets your computer's time so it is accurate.
   Since we're dealing with accuracy here, it is noteworthy to point out that SocketWatch takes into account the time it takes for it to perform its functions, and adjusts itself accordingly.
   SocketWatch is easy to set up and automatically finds the best time server for you to use. It can automatically update the time or you can do so manually.
   A very nice, well-done program. If time accuracy is important to you, then you should get SocketWatch.
   Connect to SocketWatch's web site.