How to Connect 4 Monitors to a Trading Computer
New trading computer, four monitors, one HDMI port and nothing on the screens. For traders wiring up a four-screen desk for the first time.
Oct 13, 2026
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September 2026
The Winhance Tune-Up for Trading Computers, All Three Videos
The three-part Winhance series on one page: the Windows power, privacy, AI, latency, and update settings a trading computer needs changed.
August 2026
Scams That Target Traders, and How to Shut Them Down
The fake tech support call, the scary pop-up, ransomware, Social Security impersonation and identity theft — how each one works on traders, and what to do.
January 2026
9 Chrome Features for an Easier Trading Day
If you’re a trader looking to improve your productivity and profitability, Google Chrome features can help you achieve your goals.
April 2024
Hidden Google Feature - Google Alerts!
Learn how to set up Google Alerts and stay updated on trends and topics relevant to your trading goals.
3 Trading Mistakes Successful Traders Avoid
Trading mistakes or success hinge more on mastering trading psychology than the best tools, high capital, or expensive.
March 2024
Going Incognito on Your Trading Computer? What, When and How
Going incognito or private mode is a powerful tool that should be in every trader's toolbox. Learn what it is and when you.
5 Ways to Never Be Without Internet Service
Losing your connection with positions open is a financial event, not an inconvenience. Five ways to make sure it never happens to you.
February 2024
7 Firefox Add-ons for Trading Research & Improved Security
If you're trading on Firefox, installing these top Firefox add-ons can speed up your trading research and improve security.|If.
Computer Video Ports: What's the Difference?
Knowing even a little bit about video ports can make a big difference when swapping out monitors or buying a new trading computer.
Do You Make This Trading Mistake?
Do you make this trading mistake of not knowing when economic releases come out? Learn what free tool can help you in just.
How to Know When Earnings Are Coming Out [Whisper Number]
How to know when earnings are coming out for a company, what the projections are, and their whisper number.
January 2024
Keep Your Trading Business Safe with a UPS Battery Backup
Learn why traders need a UPS Battery Backup to keep their trading business safe and things to consider when picking one out.
How to Choose a Power Supply Unit for Your Trading Computer
How to choose a power supply unit to make sure your trading computer will be getting the power it needs to perform at peak levels.
December 2023
How to Pick the Best Wireless Router For You
Picking a wireless router is more about answering some key questions about your setup than it is about brands and models.
Top 4 Apps to Record Your Trading Computer Screen
Think screen recording apps aren't something you'd use in your trading business? You might be surprised by the situations.
November 2023
How to Use Windows Explorer Favorites
Pin the folders you open twenty times a day so they're one click from anywhere. The difference between Quick Access and Favorites, and how many to keep.
October 2023
7 Chrome Extensions to Level Up Trading Day Productivity
There are a ton of free Chrome extensions available to make your trading day productive. Here are a few of the best extensions.
Spring Cleaning Your Trading Computer's Exterior Surfaces
Keeping your trading computer's exterior surfaces clean can be just as important as keeping your hard drive clean. Learn why.
September 2023
Can a New Trading Computer Reduce Your Electric Bill?
As technology improves, trading computers have become more energy efficient. Might be time to upgrade to a new trading computer.
August 2023
How to Safely Clean Your Trading Computer Keyboard
Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy trading environment by safely cleaning your trading computer keyboard.
Trading Computer File Storage Trade-offs: SSD vs HDD
Before deciding on which drive type (SSD vs HDD) is best for your next trading computer, learn about file storage trade-offs.
July 2023
Trading Computers How To Increase Default Font Size
If you have a hard time viewing small fonts on your computer, you're not alone. Let us show you how to increase default font size.
June 2023
3 Ways Traders Can Eliminate Eye Strain from Computers
Eye strain from the computer? Smart traders understand that healthy eyes are a crucial component of successful trading.
March 2023
Need-To-Know For The Non-Computer Nerd Trader
Check out the How To Trade It podcast titled Preventing "Slippage." EddieZ shares the need-to-know for the non-computer nerd.
February 2023
How To Know If My CPU Is Overloaded
Check out the How To Trade It podcast with Casey Stubbs titled Preventing "Slippage." EddieZ discusses how to know if your CPU.
March 2020
What Parts and Components are in YOUR Computer?
Do you know what parts and components are in YOUR computer? The brand, model, and serial number? Let me show you an easy way.
October 2019
How to Protect Your Trading Business from Online Scammers
Besides giving traders tremendous financial opportunities, the online world can be fraught with financial danger. Stay current.
September 2019
3 Ways to Make All-Day Trading Easier on Your Eyes
Spending the day staring at charts on a multi-monitor trading computer requires extreme levels of visual focus. Here are some.
Are You Still Trading on a Computer Without Liquid Cooling?
The performance and longevity of your trading computer depend on keeping it consistently cool. If you have an overheating.
What Are the Best Speakers for Your Trading Computer?
Many traders listen to music while trading. But wearing a bulky headset can get annoying pretty quickly. It may be time to.
August 2019
Can an Older Trading Computer Benefit from an M.2 Drive?
An M.2 solid state drive is an essential hardware component for any new trading computer. But when does it make sense to add.
What Every Trader Should Learn from the Capital One Hack
Cyber-attacks like the 2019 hack of Capital One are dramatic examples of security breaches that could put your trading.
Voice-Activated Trading: Are the Rewards Worth the Risk?
Voice-Activated Trading via digital assistants like Alexa can let you execute trades at lightning speed. But before you sign.
July 2019
How to Recover Windows Admin Password on a Trading Computer
Security best practice is to initiate trades from a non-admin Windows user account. But what if you need an app update and.
June 2019
VPNs Aren't Just for Corporate-Based Traders Anymore
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) service can add an extra layer of security to your trading business. It can be especially.
May 2019
Don't Let Avoidable Hardware Failures Handcuff Your Trading
Catastrophic computer hardware failures can result in significant trading losses. Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring for.
5 Tools to Ensure Your Laptop Battery is Ready for the Road
If you trade stocks on a laptop, try out one or more of these apps to keep your battery healthy and ensure you never run out.
April 2019
Who's Been Snooping on Your Trading Computer? Find Out!
Threats to your trading business can come from offline snoopers as well as cybercriminals. Learn how to protect your trading.
3 Ways to Send Text Messages From Your Trading Computer
If texting on a small screen with a tiny touch keyboard is a frustrating, time-wasting experience for you, try texting from.
3 Online Scams That Can Take Down Your Trading Business
Even though trading in general is highly regulated, scam artists and unscrupulous business people have found ways to cheat you.
March 2019
Trader Beware: Phishing, Vishing, and SMishing, Oh My!
More than a third of online scams involve some flavor of phishing. Here’s how to spot the latest varieties and keep your.
Trader Beware: Recognize These Social Media Scams
Social media has brought both good and bad to traders. Be aware of these common social media scams so you’re trading business.
Trader Beware: Still More Bitcoin Scams to Avoid
If you’re a bitcoin trader, the security of your trading computer is crucial. Stay safe by staying educated about your.
January 2019
Is Your Equipment Costing You Money When Trading Over Wi-Fi?
Although we recommend wired connections for trading computers, if that’s not possible, make sure you’ve got the best possible.
What’s the Best Monitor for a Trading Computer?
LED-backlit displays provide the best value for traders. While it can be tempting to buy the latest thing, even gaming experts.
September 2018
Upgrade Your Trading Computer’s Hard Drive Without Fear
Don’t let fear of migrating data to a new hard drive deter you from upgrading your trading computer. Just clone your old.
June 2018
How to Stay Healthy While Trading 40 Hours a Week
Marathon trading sessions are as hard on your body as marathon gaming. What a full week at the desk costs you, and how to offset it.
Has a Crypto Miner Hijacked Your Trading Computer?
A trader’s livelihood hinges on keeping their trading computer at peak performance. Learn how to prevent crypto-miners from.
May 2018
Prepare for Trading Computer Disasters with System Backups
Because trading success depends so heavily on a trading computer, traders should take regular system images to enable the fast.
April 2018
How to Improve the Ergonomics of a Laptop Trading Computer
Using a laptop as a trading computer can be a wonderfully freeing experience, as long as you take care to improve the.
7 Ways to Free Up Hard Drive Space on a Trading Computer
For best trading results, traders should keep their computers in top performing shape. This includes periodically freeing up.
5 Ways to Protect Your Trading Computer from Ransomware
The information on your trading computer is a vital asset. Here’s how to keep your data protected from a ransomware attack.
March 2018
3 Steps to Making a Computer Safe for Kids
Traders already take steps to protect the safety of their trading computers. Here’s how to protect their children’s online safety.
January 2018
10 Google Search Shortcuts for Traders
Here are 10 great shortcuts for Google Search that can help traders get simple tasks done more quickly.
November 2017
4 Ways to Become a More Focused Trader
Profitable trading requires focus. Focus can be improved by de-cluttering your visual space, your office, your computer.
How to Record Calls Over Skype
Lots of traders are using Skype as a convenient communication tool. It's a much more powerful tool when you add in a call.
October 2017
Tips for Organizing the Mess Under Your Desk
Traders can improve focus and productivity with a clean, well-organized workspace. Here's how to organize the many cables in.
How to Start Trading: Planning to Succeed
Before you run off and start trading, take the time to consider these five questions. Use the answers to create your own plan.
August 2017
2 Ways to Make a Computer Run Faster
Traders depend on their computers for success. Hence it's important to understand the basics of what makes a computer run.
Answer These 5 Questions Before You Start Trading
Before you start trading with real money, make sure you have done the work to address these 5 key prerequisites for trading.
June 2017
9 Keys to Trading Computer Productivity
Here are 9 ways to be more productive and efficient in using a trading computer, and to prevent painful, avoidable problems.
7 Habits of Highly Successful Traders
Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Successful People" finds parallels in habits to follow to become a successful day or swing.
May 2017
3 Free Stock Charting Tools for Traders
If you're just starting to learn stock trading, pick one of these options to play with until you're comfortable with your.
April 2017
Windows 10: How to Keep Cortana Out of Your Business
Traders are amongst those who value privacy the most. Here's how to protect your privacy against Windows 10's Cortana voice.
3 Time Saving Tips for Your Trading Computer
Here are tips for by-passing three common productivity killers: getting organized to trade each day, answering emails, and.
13 Tips to Avoid Common Security Threats to Your Trading Computer
Each year, the number of security threats to your trading computer increases. But the ways to protect yourself stay pretty.
March 2017
How to Never Miss An Important Email Again
Gmail is especially prone to delivering important emails to Spam or to the Promotions tab. Here’s how to ensure you get the.
December 2016
Open File Location: Another Windows/File Explorer Timesaver
The menu option 'Open file location' in Windows/File Explorer is a seldom-mentioned tricky way to quickly get to a file you need.
August 2016
How to Avoid Drowsiness While Trading
Trading, more than almost any other career, demands complete focus for many hours a day. Here are some tips for staying alert.
May 2016
How Traders Can Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you're in too much pain to click a mouse, you're trading is going to suffer. Here's how to keep Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at bay.
Use Cheatsheets to Get Better at Trading
Just as combat leaders use cheatsheets to stay cool in the heat of battle, so must traders do the same to avoid letting.
April 2016
How to Manage Multiple Monitors with Aero Snap
Stock traders often have 6 or 8 monitors set up with multiple windows running in each. Learn to quickly arrange your windows.
December 2015
Hidden Feature To Minimize Open Windows In One Step
As traders, focus is what attracts success and growth. There is a hidden feature in Windows 7 that can help you have laser.
November 2015
Trading Computers How To: Customize Your Start Menu Panel
As a trader, you spend most of your day on your trading computer. You can save time on your trading computer by customizing.
September 2015
How To Safely Eject USB Devices From Your Trading Computer
Removing USB data devices safely is as important as storing the data itself. This guide outlines how to safely remove USB.
How To Create Application Short Cuts On Your Start Menu
As traders, we spend lots of time on our trading computers. It's how we get stuff done. Learn to make application short cuts.
August 2015
How To Turn Any Website Into A Desktop App With Google Chrome
Ever wanted a faster way to access your most-used websites? Now you can using Google Chrome. Watch our vlog on how to set up a.
July 2015
Addressing Risk of Personal Data Loss Before It Becomes Risky
Every trader should be aware of how to keep their trading data secure. Learn the three key areas evaluate your defense system.
June 2015
How To Perform Spring Cleaning On Your Trading Computer
Have you ever had your computer get sluggish? You're not alone. Anyone can improve their computer's speed by performing what.
May 2015
How to Rename Files On Your Trading Computer
Here's a step-by-step way to rename your files and keep your trading computer organized. A little bit of planning always pays off.
April 2015
How to Transfer Files To Your New Trading Computer
If you recently bought a new trading computer, here's the easy way to transfer files from the old computer to the new one.
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