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Does anyone have any insights/advice/recommendations on using hotel provided desktops for checking on job e-mail while on vacation. I've done so in the past, but I've always been concerned about security and keystroke logging viruses/trojans... And I've only used to check e-mail on a 3rd party desktop and never done anything of a financial nature such as check bank accounts or purchase using a credit card on such a computer; but since I've gotten more cautious and have never seen this discussed, I thought I would ask.
Thanks,
Gary

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Hey guy, you need only post once as many eyes will be on your post and you most likely will get a reply.


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