How do computers/mobiles/tablets know the time even when they’re switched off and not connected to the internet?

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How do computers/mobiles/tablets know the time even when they’re switched off and not connected to the internet?

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They have clocks in them, just like an electronic wrist watch. Those clocks still keep time even when the device is turned off. A tablet or other mobile device probably still uses the main battery for this, but a computer usually has a small watch battery on the motherboard to maintain this power.

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