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If you start your Mac and the time and date are off, don't shrug and get to work … you run the risk of confusing your Finder terribly. Use the Time and Date Control Panel to correct your settings, and re-start you machine before doing anything else.
If you're not sure how long your settings have been incorrect, you can use Disk Warrior to ensure that your critical files have the correct time and date stamps. Get in the habit of using your Date and Time Control Panel to synchronize your Mac with a dependable time server.
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