I did the same. Nothing nefarious on my work laptop, but I used it for websurfing (avoiding questionable sites), booking trips, etc.

Then I realized how stupid that was even though my employer was fine with and was never strict with how a work laptop is used.

I realized not only did I not want my work to know what I'm doing on my personal time, the risk of cross-contamination and being accused of stealing confidential documents or a personal text making it look like I'm doing something wrong is too high.

I bought my own cell phone and laptop and now never use my work equipment for anything but work. Not worth the risk.

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breppp an hour ago | parent [-]

> I realized not only did I not want my work to know what I'm doing on my personal time, the risk of cross-contamination and being accused of stealing confidential documents or a personal text making it look like I'm doing something wrong is too high.

If they wrongfully accuse you of that, isn't it a place you should leave in any case?

	▲	refurb 3 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Name me a large corporation who "trusts" their employees. I'd pretty much be forced into unemployment if trust was a requirement.
	▲	mbreese 8 minutes ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		I would guess you're probably right. But if you are accused of something, not having a separate non-work computer/phone could make that process worse.