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I agree on the hardware firewall/router. I would also keep your
computer on a battery backup and surge protector, not only to protect
against total power outages, but against momentary power lags that can
corrupt data(http://www.apc.com/solutions/index.cfm?segmentID=1).
I would suggest using a second computer for everything except trading,
and for redundancy in case your main machine goes down.
Also, I suggest keeping a log of all orders with time placed,
quantity, etc., separate from the trading computer, in case the
broker or the exchange or the computer does something weird. This has
saved me on more than one occasion. Good luck!
On 5/17/05, ts3@xxxxxxx <ts3@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> as im just starting-up, using TS8.1, to daytrade the Bonds, i was wondering if there is
> anything i should need to do to "fine tune " my internet connections .., like going into
> the registry and beefing things up, from what i have read , These O/P systems are "not
> optimised for broadband connections.
>
> as im only charting the Bonds/ NOTES, with only 4 work spaces consisting of 2 charts
> per 1 workspace, im not sure if it matters...
>
> im running a Pentium4- I.8,, XP-Pro/sp2, 512/ram, and currently using only the
> firewall that comes with Windows..
>
>
>
> on a trading note, has anyone had to use the "phone desk" to place/cover a trade,
> and if so, was it okay getting thru, etc.. in the event of a computer crash..etc??
>
> does anyone find the info in the Matrix window usefull in there trading,?? besides the
> ease to change and place orders, i don't see much use for it,, but ,i am just new to it ..
>
> ps.. my many thanks to all the kind and generous souls on here, for taking the time to
> help us newbies getting started,, its appreciated more than words can say..
>
> goodtrading / Ted
>
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