How many of you use your work computer for all your computer needs? I’m in school and have always used my personal computer for that. My computer is no longer working and I’m debating if I should get a new one or just use my work computer.

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I mean there’s certain things you can’t do on a work computer (like interview for new jobs)

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Been there - done that

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I do a ridiculous amount of personal stuff on the work comp. So does everyone else like the partner who forgot he was sharing and started googling infowars in the middle of someone's answer to a question

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Save yourself the potential compliance hassle and get a new personal comp. Doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just enough to surf the net. Highly recommend separation.

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I do Everything

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Your firm should have a personal use policy written up somewhere, and most of the time they're very generous about what you're allowed to do. I use my work laptop for all my personal things because they all fit within the policy.

Check if/what the policy is and if you're uncomfortable or unsure about if you'd be covered by it then you can spring for a personal laptop

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I use my work laptop for literally everything. If I want to google something that may be NSF, I use my phone. All taxes, online shopping, job applications, etc. are on my work laptop.

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Well would you want your employer to see the stuff you’re browsing? If you don’t mind, then no need for a new laptop

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*your employer can see your browsing history even if you’re on private browsing

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Nobody cares as long as it’s legal and not against policy. I do personal stuff all the time on my work laptop.

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Get a new computer. You don’t want to mix personal with work

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I’m not searching for ammo deals on my work laptop.

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Grew up seeing ESPN on one side of my dad's ThinkPad, so I too tend to do everything on my work computer.

If you ARE looking to separate, an iPad might honestly fit the bill - they are super powerful these days and are a lot easier to manipulate on a plane. You can also use it as a second screen with 3rd party apps (it's native on Mac, but I'm assuming your work comp is pc)

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