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This is for people who dual-boot Windows and GNU/Linux.  If you use both OSs on the same machine, you may have run into an issue with the time display when you switch between GNU/Linux and Windows. If your time is correct in GNU/Linux, it may be off by some number of hours (depending on your time-zone) in Windows (or vice-versa). This is because (by default) Linux sets the system (hardware) clock to UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) while Windows sets it to your LOCAL time. Traditionally, many (but not all) Linux distributions have provided a work-around so your GNU/Linux distribution can set the system (hardware) clock in accordance with how Windows does things. If, when you installed your GNU/Linux OS, you were asked which of two times is the correct one, you are probably all set, and you do not need to read any further (unless you are curious).  On the other hand, if you were not asked the above question, what I have to say here may be of help.  There are three ways to change h

 I have run across situations where System Restore does not fix an affected PC. In that case, your best friend is your system backup set. I no longer have any need for document versioning, so I keep only the two most recent sets here to limit the amount of disk storage consumed. With that said, if you use your PC for work or school, document versioning may be very important for you. If so, consider how far back in time you need to be able to go, then adjust your backup paradigm accordingly. On my system, one backup set consists of a (weekly) full system backup and up to six (daily) incremental backups. You may prefer a similar set based on a monthly full system backup with up to thirty incremental backups. I stated above that I keep two such sets, but that is not entirely true. I keep two full system (weekly) backups, but only the most recent up to six (daily) incremental backups. This way, I can 'restore' my system to any day within the past week, or I can restore it to the pr

  My Experience with my first order from NewEgg.com: On June 16, 2021 I set up an account on NewEgg-dot-com. My initial order was broken into three parts even though I ordered all the components in one transaction. (Order numbers 379732463, 379732483, and 379732443). Order number one of three consisted of one item (order number 379732463): 1- 4pcs 120mm RGB Fans and USB3.0 Mesh Mid-ATX Tower Chassis Gaming PC Case, Opening Tempered Glass Panels Gaming Style . . . Item #: 9SIAP4NEAG5621 Sub t otal $ 63.89 Tax $ 4.64 Total $ 68.53 Order number two of three consisted of one item (order number 379732483): 1- AMD RYZEN 5 3400G 4-core 3.7 GHz (4.2 GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 65w YD3400C5FHBOX Desktop Processor Item #: 9SIASGMDH81309 Subtotal $ 272.98 Tax $ 19.79 Total $ 292.77 Order number three of three consisted of five items (order number 379732443): 1-Seagete BarraCuda ST2000DM008 2TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAT