Hi,
Better see beginners thread in traderji,
http://www.traderji.com/technical-analysis/6072-teach-man-fish.html
It have wonderful in sight about technical trading
About loss, you will find the reason while learning more about trading
there is no Holy grail or leading indicator to show buy and sell, if so then everyone is rich by these days... it all about your learning and discipline toward trading...
Start with investment psychology, Technical analysis explained, Bar charts, Price action
All platforms are almost same, trading is all about your understanding about market...
Long road to go and all the best