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Your new tech is still stuck in the year 1970 — here's why
TL;DRUnix systems default to January 1, 1970 as their time origin point.
Why it matters: Understanding this epoch explains system behavior and reveals how foundational computing standards still shape modern devices.
If you've ever seen an arbitrary date in 1970 on your non-Windows device, don't worry, it's not glitching. It was chosen during the development process.
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