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systemd-timesyncd

systemd-timesyncd is a service that ensures your computer's clock is accurate by synchronizing it with internet time servers. It helps keep the system time consistent, which is crucial for tasks like file timestamps, scheduled events, and secure communications. By regularly checking and adjusting the time, it minimizes discrepancies that can arise from hardware clock drift or changes in the system. This service is part of the systemd suite, commonly used in modern Linux operating systems to manage various system processes efficiently.