PTPSync

PTPSync is a Precision Time Protocol Synchronization service that has the role of syncing clocks over a network. Generally speaking, PTP can help you achieve a high sub-microsecond clock accuracy and hence, it may be used for precise system control and measurements.

The installation is quite simple and does not need special attention on your part. The configuration, on the other hand, may seem more complex for less tech-savvy users, but it should create any problems if you follow the instructions provided. Using the dedicated utility, you need to select whether you want to use an existing configuration or set up a new one and follow the steps from there.

The configuration can be set up as XML, web service or database, the latter being necessary if you want to use the PTPSync Manager. After you set up the database, make sure that both the Manager and Windows service are checked to successfully run PTP.

As you probably hinted, the service can be further configured via the dedicated Manager tool. The Manager comes with an interface where you can add parameters and arguments to further tweak the service. The developer provides detailed information about how to manage arguments, so don't hesitate to check it out on the home page.

There are many reasons why you may want to install the PTP protocol, starting with the fact that you no longer need to set clocks across multiple devices. Other advantages include accurate clock signals to multiple locations, dead-on calculation of media signals from any device across the network and lack of having to install an overlay network.

In the eventuality that you are planning to use the computer for sensitive measurements or perhaps want to increase the accuracy levels of the multimedia devices in your network, then perhaps you can consider giving PTPSync a try.