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Could my dad be watching my internet activity?

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From Leo's mailbag:

> From: A Computer User
> Sent: February 1, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Could my dad be watching my internet activity?
>
> Leo,
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> I share an internet connection with my dad downstairs. Its a
> DSL connection and I was just wondering, does he see the
> sites and places I go on the Internet? Because I like to chat
> up with friend and prefer to keep it private. I was just
> wanting to know if my Dad could be snooping in. Thanks!
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It's difficult, but depending on his technical expertise,
quite possible :-).

Thanks for asking,

Leo

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