Ridiculously Simple NTP Client Wolfgang "Wolf" Buescher DL4YHF
winget install --id=WolfgangBuescher.rsNTP -e Periodically syncs the Windows system clock with one of a selection of NTP servers. Requires admin rights.
Ridiculously Simple NTP Client is a lightweight tool designed to synchronize the Windows system clock with selected Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers, ensuring precise timekeeping for applications requiring accuracy. It requires administrator privileges to adjust the system clock and operates without installing background services or drivers.
Key Features:
- Periodically synchronizes the system clock every 30 minutes by default.
- Allows manual synchronization with a single click.
- Provides verbose logging of NTP server response times and offset adjustments.
- Supports adjustable "deliberate offset" to compensate for signal delays in specific applications.
- Configurable to synchronize with regional or global NTP servers, including those from the NTP Pool.
Ideal for users requiring precise timing, such as amateur radio operators or anyone relying on accurate system time. The tool minimizes setup complexity and ensures reliable synchronization without unnecessary background processes. It can be installed via winget for convenient deployment.