5 things that are actually okay to search for on your work computer

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Think before you Google.

We all look up weird stuff on the internet from time to time.

But that's a habit we should forego at our work computers. An inappropriate or suspicious internet search history could mean getting reprimanded or even fired.

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That being said, not everything is off-limits when it comes to surfing the web on your work computer

In fact, there are some surprising searches that are just fine, for the most part.

The important caveat to all this is that, if you're going to search for something that might raise a red flag, make sure your boss is okay with it. Otherwise, there's always a possibility you could get called out later.

Here are a few searches that you likely won't get busted for: