Yes, the Windows application use the server. The "stand-alone" term is for interface basically (you don't need to use your browser to manage your items).

The time is coming from the server and does some correction based on your local time. It does not affect sniping, this is for your information only.
So you have to make sure your local time in sync (according to your own time zone, of course).

Hi, I was wondering if the stand alone product is in contact with or uses your web servers at all? If so, it is not truly stand alone. I also wanted to know how the stand alone program gets its time. Is it from your computers time or from a server? Thanks.