Many day traders limit their opportunities in the market by using outdated and or poor technology. If the field of Day Trading, where you will spend 6-14 hours a day in front of your computer screens, you can begin to imagine how important it is to find the best computer set up with it comes to your monitors. Today we'll have a look at installing dual monitors on your PC to give you the most screen real estate possible and reduce eye fatigue.
Buying a new PC
You'll find nowadays a new PC will come as standard with dual monitor capabilities. All that is required is for you to get a second monitor and literally plug it in to the back of your PC. You may find that the 2nd monitor connector has a DVI connection type and all you may require is a $5 convertor if you don't have that specific plug.
Dual monitor on your laptop?
Most laptop users don't even realise they could be running a second monitor by simply plugging in a second monitor. All that is required is to get into you display settings and configuring the second monitor and you are up and running. You don't need any special equipment, just plug that 2nd monitor into the laptop and you'll be up and running with a dual monitor set up.
Upgrading an old PC
You might have an old PC that doesn't currently have the option for a 2nd monitor. If this is the case then you'll need to invest in a dual monitor video card. These are usually no more than $75-$125 and you can get a technician to install it or plug it in yourself. Once again, head into your display settings once installed and configure your 2nd monitor.
If you are a day trader you'll find a dual monitor set up is the best option as you need a clear screen with plenty of screen real estate. By using a dual monitor display you can access plenty of trading tools and drag and position your screens very easily.
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