Troubleshooting Mac Timezone Issues: Fixing Mac OS Ventura's Stuck Wrong Time Zone and Unchangeable Settings

Returning from vacation or business trip, you might encounter a frustrating situation where your Mac is stuck on the wrong timezone, and changing it seems impossible even with the automatic timezone setup. After researching various sources, I've found a solution to this problem. In this post, I'll share the steps to fix this issue on Mac OS Ventura. Apple's approach to handling timezones might have room for improvement, but you can ensure smooth functioning by following these simple steps.

Step-by-Step Guide:

If you find your Mac stuck on a vacation timezone, here's how you might resolve it:

1. Connect to a Wireless Network: First and foremost, ensure that your Mac is connected to a wireless network. Sometimes, being connected to a wired network can cause the timezone issues
2. Adjust Your Settings:
1. Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen.
2. Choose "System Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. In the System Preferences window, select "General."
4. Navigate to "Date & Time" settings.
5. Verify Automatic Settings: Double-check that both "Set time and date automatically" and "Set time zone automatically using your current location" are turned on.
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Summary:

By following these steps, you can probably fix the stuck timezone problem on Mac OS Ventura. It's essential to have your Mac connected to a wireless network for smoother time and timezone synchronization. Though Apple's timezone handling might have some room for improvement, taking these actions ensures your Mac operates smoothly, and you won't have to worry about being stuck in the wrong timezone after a trip.

    

How to fix: outlook showing wrong contact infomration - How To Reset The Outlook Nickname Autocompletion Cache on a Mac

It took me a while but this article solved my problem: 

ON a PC:

To delete a single cached entry:

In Outlook:

1. Open Outlook.
   • Outlook 2010/2013/2016/2019: On the Home page, click New Email.
   • Outlook 2007: Click New > Mail Message.
2. Type one or more letters of the recipient name or address; this will show memorized (cached) entries in a drop-down list.
3. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select the entry to be deleted. With the entry highlighted, press the DELETE key on your keyboard.
   This removes the entry from your autocompletion cache.

On a Mac:

In Outlook for Mac 2011/2016:

1. Open Outlook and click New email.
2. Type one or more letters of the recipient name or address; this will show memorized (cached) entries in a drop-down list.
3. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select the entry to be deleted. With the entry highlighted, press the DELETE key on your keyboard. Or you can click on the cross sign with your mouse.
   This removes the entry from your autocompletion cache.