Trading Computers: Does anyone use a VPS or cloud to run
trading programs? I use a Dell XPS 15 i7-7700 with 32GB of RAM and
run IB, TOS, Tradestation, and OptionNet Explorer as well as 2
(sometimes3 monitors). Can't stand the laptop. I've
replaced the Hard drive, AC connector (3x), charger, and
motherboard. I really dislike using Windows altogether.
But let's face it, in our profession many programs are native
to Windows and using Parallels seemed cumbersome on my last MacBook
Pro. Today, Apple will introduce it's new MBPros with the M1X
or whatever theyre going to call it and I'd like to get one.
I (personally) find the experience much better. Just my
preference (not trying to convince anyone else). My problem
is twofold: 1 - OptionNet Explorer won't run on an M1 ARM
machine and I rely heavily on this program. 2- I don't know
if Tradestation will run.
Tradestation happens to be a very slow, cumbersome program as it
is. But like Matt and the SPY system, I run a series of
similar End of Day algos that I trade using options.
Oftentimes, especially during fast markets, I find
myself waiting for Tradestation to load/update - so much so that I
have missed trades in the past. Has anyone (Matt especially)
had any experience (or interest in) running TS on a VPS or cloud?
My thought is that I can offload TS (and ONE) to a server and
be able to access it from the macbook (or even an iphone!) I travel
a lot so I'm not always at my home office. I rarely get to
sit at my desk even when I'm home. Execution speed is not
really an issue because I'm not doing automated trading. But having
the algos running and being able to access them in a timely fashion
is. Any input is appreciated!! Thanks.
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Trading Computers: Does anyone use
Posted by pep8261 on 18th of Oct 2021 at 09:49 am
Trading Computers: Does anyone use a VPS or cloud to run trading programs? I use a Dell XPS 15 i7-7700 with 32GB of RAM and run IB, TOS, Tradestation, and OptionNet Explorer as well as 2 (sometimes3 monitors). Can't stand the laptop. I've replaced the Hard drive, AC connector (3x), charger, and motherboard. I really dislike using Windows altogether. But let's face it, in our profession many programs are native to Windows and using Parallels seemed cumbersome on my last MacBook Pro. Today, Apple will introduce it's new MBPros with the M1X or whatever theyre going to call it and I'd like to get one. I (personally) find the experience much better. Just my preference (not trying to convince anyone else). My problem is twofold: 1 - OptionNet Explorer won't run on an M1 ARM machine and I rely heavily on this program. 2- I don't know if Tradestation will run.
Tradestation happens to be a very slow, cumbersome program as it is. But like Matt and the SPY system, I run a series of similar End of Day algos that I trade using options. Oftentimes, especially during fast markets, I find myself waiting for Tradestation to load/update - so much so that I have missed trades in the past. Has anyone (Matt especially) had any experience (or interest in) running TS on a VPS or cloud? My thought is that I can offload TS (and ONE) to a server and be able to access it from the macbook (or even an iphone!) I travel a lot so I'm not always at my home office. I rarely get to sit at my desk even when I'm home. Execution speed is not really an issue because I'm not doing automated trading. But having the algos running and being able to access them in a timely fashion is. Any input is appreciated!! Thanks.