Syncing Time on Windows Phone
Not so much a tip but an observation.
Most smartphones these days will sync their time off the cellular network to which they are connected but sometimes they can be out of sync with the time on your computers which are set to sync against time servers out on the internet. If you work in an office environment this would explain why you might hear the calendar reminders all go off pretty much at the same time which the smartphone alerts will come in dribs and drabs around fifteen minutes prior to a given meeting.
Anyway, Windows Phone 8 appears to lack any native functionality to sync its time from a time server with automatic time retrieval from the connected cellular network. Apps cannot sync the time for you as the access required to perform that function is restricted which pretty much leaves you having to manually set the time against a known accurate clock.
Is this a big deal? Perhaps not for most people but for some where time is of the essence then this may be worth keeping in mind.
Boydo
My name is Boyd and I’m a Service Management Specialist with a knack for operational data gathering, transformation, analysis and reporting.
In 2012, I obtained my Masters of Science in Information Technology through the University of New South Wales @ The Australia Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA).
I was also part of an online community known as the Panasonic Insider Crew in the capacity of “Insider Guru” for Panasonic Australia where I interacted with other tech enthusiasts and find out more about Panasonic's latest gadgets.
I love technology, gadgets, and the Internet and maintain a keen interest in these areas locally, nationally, and globally. I hope by sharing my views on these topics that people will receive an honest point of view from someone with a genuine interest in these topics.
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