Are you willing to lend others something you appreciated?

I don't know if he is the type of person that takes hints well but if he does, tell him that you will go part n with him for a Christmas gift for him to have a computer of his own so you will have yours back to yourself. Then tell him just how much you could afford to go in with. Or suggest that he get his family to get him a computer so he will have his own. Another thing you could do is just come out and tell him. Hey I need my computer and having to divide my time on it with your time on it is just not enough time for me. I prefer to have my computer to myself. I have passwords on there and do not wish for security reasons to give those words to anyone. You need to get your own computer or go to the library and use theirs. It's free too. He may take offense but you are taking offense at him using "your computer" all of the time. Sometimes it's best to be straight forward and just tell him what you are thinking and how you feel.

If it is your own, personal computer, tell him no. Its just that easy. It is not company property and so it is none of his business. If you feel you need an excuse, tell him that since its your own computer, you don't want to take a chance of him accidentally downloading something dangerous on it. Now, if its a company computer, then tell him that you don't want to get caught and blamed for anything he looked at on your company computer.

well, it is very simple... be honest with your colleague and just tell him that you are not comfortable lending your computer because you have some privacy matters in it... it is your right to say no since it is your personal belonging... take care and have a nice day...

Hi Mickly, Well, I'll tell you that if I saved up enough money to get myself a new computer then I would be very selective of who I let use it. I really would have to find a way to just say no to others who want to use it. I would probably only allow my daughters to use something like that. A collegue? NO! I have had people ask me to borrow my car and have had to say NO so I know it is awkward but I just tell people that I just don't lend my car out. I might lend it to my daughter or a very trusted friend or possibly my brother if he were in a bind but not just anyone. The next time this person asks, just say that you are going to be using it. Keep saying that you are busy with it and eventually he will find another computer to use that is available to him....possibly the library like everyone else who does not have their own computer???

Anyone who knows cyberspace and is sane wouldn't ask! My laptop is my window to the world, with all my passwords and the vulnerability that goes with it! It would be too easy to soon fighting a Trojan, etc! To much risk! Next thing you know he opened a website that gets all your information and you now have your identity stolen. Never allow just anyone access to your laptop!

telling him what is in your mind is the best solution.. it is yours and you dont want to loose your personal information so just express it out to him.. if he is a good friend he will listen and understand.. otherwise he might get hurt.. say sorry to it stay happy..

I would just tell him no. It's yours and you bought it. I don't like letting people borrow my stuff because people don't care about other people's things. My daughter learned that the hard way. She lent her best friend a book and she messed it up. My daughter loves her books and is very anal about how they're kept and organized so this upset her very much.Then she did it again and this time she never got her book back.