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    Syncing Laptop Time to Atomic Time

    How do I check to see that Windows Time service is running? Thanks!
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    Syncing Laptop Time to Atomic Time

    Hello, How can I set up my laptop to automatically sync itself periodiclaly intra-day to the atomic clock. My computer seems to always be 1-2 minutes slow or fast which affects scheduiled takss. Thanks!
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    IB Futures Commissions & Fees

    CQG Trader is the basic package without charts..which for my pruposes is generally fine. Point of correction - the cap is $395 not $300. I wa smistaken. I actually prefer and highly recommend CTS T4 (www.ctsfutures.com). Their version with charts is capped at $500 a month. If you do not...
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    IB Futures Commissions & Fees

    Platform fees are not 0.50 per contract, unless your volume is very low. For example CQG Trader has a $200 monthly cap. The only advanatge of IB is the universal account and multi-asset class trading platform This is my point, if you are a futures trader only, then IB does not present a...
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    IB Futures Commissions & Fees

    Quite surprising. No comments from anyone...?!
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    IB Futures Commissions & Fees

    Hello, People here always rave about IB's cheap commisison and wide offering. Their wide product offering and universal acount is unrivaled. Sadly, it seems the SIPC protection for futures via the universal account no longer exists. I always took for granted that their commisions and...
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    Global Macro Trading Journal

    What other alternatives exist to have EUR deposits instantly converted to "NewDEM" upon a German exit of the EUR? Would EUR deposits held in German banks automatically convert to "NewDEM"?
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    REDIPlus for Futures

    Thanks Lornz
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    REDIPlus for Futures

    1. My initial post had two goals: (i) seek an introduction from someone trading futures via REDI at GSET. As opposed to calling a general number it generally helps to speak to a known person at a direct number. Additionally, brokers/sales reps generally like referrals. I have referred...
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    REDIPlus for Futures

    Thanks FSU. The only attraction of GS is REDIPlus. The only attraction of REDIPlus is its multi-asset access to virtually every exchange. For futures only IB gives comprehensive global access. CQG does to a slightly lesser degree than IB...but very FCMs avail themselves of CQG's global...
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    REDIPlus for Futures

    Why don't you email: global-futures-sales@gs.com and see the response you get!
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    REDIPlus for Futures

    Thank you Mr. Rodney King. All the best to you in 2012!
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    REDIPlus for Futures

    Hello, Can someone introduce me to a contact at GSET or an Introducing Broker for GSET that can assist me to establish a relationship for execution and clearing in global futures exchanges via REDIPlus. Also, please share your experiences with the REDIPlus platform for futures trading via...
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    Best Country for Trading (Tax efficiency)

    Very very wise counsel here!
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    Abn Amro Clearing & Rjo

    Hello, Are there any CTAs/CPOs/Hedge Funds who trade and clear through either ABN AMRO CLEARING or RJ O'BRIEN who can share their experiences with the firm with respect to: Service level, technology, reliability, commissions/fees, range of offerings, etc. Please respond here or send me...
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    HDD to SSD transition best practices for laptop

    Okay, it seems everyone iagrees taht I need a fresh install. The major issue for me, is MS OUTLOOK!! How can I do a fresh install of MS Office (includng Outlook) such that previously downloaded emails are NOT re-downloaded into my pst file. I think this is the major issue for me...
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    HDD to SSD transition best practices for laptop

    Your points about upgrading an old laptop are valid, however, do consider that I have recently installed in this "old" laptop a new motherboard, heat sink, fan, RAM. So while it is "old" by age it is not technically that old. What say you?
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    HDD to SSD transition best practices for laptop

    Thanks scata... I'm a little confused. are you saying I should 1. NOT clone but instead MIGRATE 2. Buy a SSD and MIGRATE using a migration kit If so how does "migration" differ from "cloning"? Can you please send me a link to a SSD with a migration kit? What do you think of...
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    HDD to SSD transition best practices for laptop

    Hello, I have an old Dell M4400 bought in 2008 running on Windows 7 64bit. I am running out of HDD space and wish to upgrade to the new SSD as a way of gettng more space and improving my laptop's performance. I also recently upgraded from 4GB of RAM to 8GB of RAM. So here are my...
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    Dell Warranty Extension

    If you have nothing useful to say, stay away.
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