It’s that time of year again – even if you think daylight savings is the stupidest thing ever. And though snowstorms are still hitting many areas of the country, spring is finally beginning to, well, spring! And that means that it’s nearly time to change those clocks – and bid farewell to a highly prized hour of sleep.
What Daylight Savings Means for Your Electronics
If you’re like most people, it may take you a few days (or even a few weeks) to change those clocks. After all, you never realize how many time-keeping contraptions you have until they’re all off by one glorious hour. But when it comes to daylight saving time, this is what you need to know about your electronics:
Most will change automatically.
The beauty of modern-day electronics is that they’re smart (why else would they call it a smartphone?). In most cases, your smartphone will adjust its own clock. That’s great news if you have somewhere to be on Sunday morning. Just make sure you’re using that smartphone as your alarm (and not that old-school clock radio).
That includes your tablets and computers.
Sure, smartphones are smart, and therefore can tell when it’s time to spring ahead. But guess what? Your laptop, iPad or other tablet likely can too. Just make sure you’re connected to a cellular network or WiFi internet and your newer laptop and tablet should adjust itself.
When it comes to daylight savings, the old stuff will trip you up.
With your newer electronics so self-sufficient, you may forget entirely about those old-school contraptions around the house – like actual clocks. Of course, older electronics, including dated TVs and DVD players will likely need to be adjusted manually. Additionally, if you haven’t kept up on your computer’s or tablet’s software updates, it may no longer be “smart” enough to spring ahead.
Ready, set, spring! Here’s hoping that you – and your devices – manage to spring ahead successfully post daylight savings this year!
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