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Well the main reason is to check my email. I have to ssh into the email server that I use (and use pine or mail or one of those programs). Since the ssh port is blocked, I figure I'll ssh to home and then ssh to the email server that way. Playing around with VNC is just for my own experimentation and education; I wasn't planning on using it for anything. So I have a "legit" reason, albeit unconventional. I could set up Outlook or something similar and IMAP it, but I really really hate email programs like those. Also, I would prefer to keep it on the server, not copy or move anything over to the work computer where people could snoop.

Regarding Remote Desktop, I bet that port is blocked as well. Port 2263 or something like that, I forget.

Edit again: People at my workplace use email very often, very much like instant messaging. Although people's offices (not cubicles) are next door, it's less disruptive than shouting. So that's why I would like to be able to access my email.