Updating the local Windows system installation package, it was found that version 25H2 has been released. The local system is still stuck on version 24H2. Microsoft’s update patches have been installed, but the local system hasn’t upgraded to version 25H2 yet. Curious about what steps were missing in between. This article is based on Microsoft official support documentation, outlining the core information of KB5054156 update to help users understand the key points for upgrading from Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2.

My desktop computer is always kept on. Usually, I only turn off the monitor when I leave or don’t use it at night.

🚨 Problem Description

• After a routine operation, I discovered that the display was consistently in a black screen state.
• Attempting to power cycle the monitor, the screen still displayed “No Signal Input”.
• Using UU Remote Control to view the status, I found that both the desktop PC and another mini host were showing as online, indicating that the host itself may not have been shut down.

Troubleshooting Steps

To resolve the “no signal” issue, I attempted the following:

Monday saw no panic sell-off, but the entire week was marked by a persistent downtrend, like a dull knife slicing flesh – a slow, gradual decline over the course of seven days.

Disciplined Trading

Yesterday afternoon, two new short positions on Xiaomi were added, with the original plan to sell out at the end. However, when I saw a slight loss in the final position, I hesitated and didn’t want to cut my losses, so I decided to observe for another day. This morning, the stock price fell slightly by 1%, and when it dropped to 2% in the afternoon, I decisively exited the position. Later, it was proven that this exit was correct, as the stock continued to fall after that.

In mature markets like the US stock market, the closing price (Closing Price) holds significant reference value. It’s not only a summary of daily trading sentiment but also a benchmark for index calculations, fund net asset valuation, and portfolio valuations. Consequently, trading demand focused on closing prices has emerged. Within the Interactive Brokers (IB) trading platform, MOC (Market-on-Close, Closing Price) and LOC (Limit-on-Close, Limit Price) are important order types that allow investors to execute trades at the close.

• Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) dark pool trading involves numerous proprietary terms, with most being recognizable but some still unfamiliar.

• This morning between 7:30 and 8:30, the internet at my house went down silently. The external service deployed on my computer precisely recorded the moment it disconnected, everything happening without warning.

Write a wrap-up record to translate investment thinking into text, clarifying one’s thoughts and resisting emotional biases. Trading itself is anti-human, requiring us to maintain clarity, objectivity, and discipline. Through recording and review, we can systematically examine the decision-making process, avoiding emotional pitfalls.

As previously mentioned, the sharp drop in US equities on Friday last week, and concerns regarding a potential “trade war 2.0,” have now settled as the market opened this Monday – essentially a “false alarm.”

For investors seeking to steadily progress in the Hong Kong stock market, success doesn’t stem from precisely predicting every fluctuation of the market, but rather from establishing a scientific, rational, and strictly adhered-to investment system. This system’s core consists of three pillars: reasonable position control, intelligent rebalancing strategies, and unwavering trading discipline. This article will consolidate these key elements to provide investors with a comprehensive and detailed operational guide.

Position Control – The Cornerstone of Resilient Investing

The primary goal of resilient investing is “to preserve capital and develop afterwards.” Position control serves as the “shield” to achieve this, determining your ability to withstand market volatility.