I have 3 Macs and yet my iMac clock is 3 minutes faster than my MacBook Pro and my MacBook Air. They all are connected to the internet when they are turned on and all are Intel processors. Any thoughts on why or how to fix this problem?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
Are they all setting their times from the same Apple server? See System Preferences->Date & Time; Date & Time
Yes they are. I checked all settings between all Macs
Did it start out with he correct time and drift or was it always 3 mins off?
As a test I'd suggest going into system preferences, turning off the automatic update, set the time to the correct time and then turning the automatic update back on. What happens? does it stay on time does it jump 3 mins off or does it drift?
Thanks, I will try this when I get back to work in the morning. I believe it was on but didn't check. I just got a new PC 3 days ago that sits next to my Mac and when they both chimed the hour, and they were off by 3 minutes, then I started to explore by checking with my other two Macs. The PC is in time with my MacBooks. Just strange. If the PC was off then I would say it's a "PC."
So far so good. Made the changes now we will see if they stick.
@mcnorm, did your clock stay on time or did it drift again?
Just wondering b/c i have server Macs that are having this issue and some are not on Mavericks. Still on on Mt.Lion i believe.
iMac clock is 3 minutes faster than my MacBook Pro
