OT: USA Daylight Stupid Time ends this weekend, Nov. 5, 2017

[T]

Nov 5, 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

[Frank]

It should end forever. Takes a degree in electrical engineering to change some clocks and watches today.

[T]

I have no idea why it still exists. Whatever the reasons were ages ago, they don't exist now.

[Space Cadet]

Or get a five year old to do it, if it's too hard for you.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Really? Most of my clocks have a DST button. One clock just automatically changes.

I'll admit the stove clock is weird. I usually just unplug it, and then it's ready to have the clock reset.

Cindy Hamilton

[Mark Lloyd]

[snip]

I have a couple like that, mostly useless to me since I want to set the clock RIGHT and it's usually a few minutes behind.

However, most computer clocks (and cellphones) are connected to the internet, so the time is set right.

BTW, It's a cellphone I carry round to set the other clocks.

[snip]

[Cindy Hamilton]

Mine are usually a little fast. They have battery backup, and jump a minute or two every time the power blinks.

As do I.

Cindy Hamilton

[Frank]

Most are intuitive and kids can do them. Nobody could change the time on my fax machine without a manual. I never change it.

My car is a PITA and must have taken 10 minutes this morning. Older car just required buttons on the clock, newer on screen needs computer commands.

[Frank]

Mentioned car in other response. It should have changed but didn't.