Time

Hello

Every time I power on my Mac, the time is correct, but not today - restarted several times and system clock seems to be reset every time! What's that?

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 7:37 AM

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Ella Fitzgerald

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Posted on Nov 20, 2020 7:39 AM

The information about system time is stored in NVRAM.

To reset it: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

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Ella Fitzgerald

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Nov 20, 2020 7:39 AM in response to Ptaxey

The information about system time is stored in NVRAM.

To reset it: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

Ptaxey Author

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Nov 20, 2020 8:00 AM in response to Ella Fitzgerald

Worked! Thanks

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