Physically Secure Your Computer Unfortunately, computer thefts
do occasionally happen at Whitman. Almost always it is a crime
of opportunity — a laptop left alone and unsecured in the
library, for example. It is your responsibility to ensure that
your computer is secured against physical theft. The following
advice can help you to that end. Protect the Computer Itself The
best way to protect yourself from computer theft is to make it
as difficult as possible for someone to pick up your machine and
run off with it. - If you have a desktop computer, you may wish
to investigate padlocking the case shut to prevent theft of
internal components. - If you have a laptop computer, you may
wish to acquire a laptop locking cable: the computer equivalent
of a bicycle lock. - At the very least, do not leave your laptop
unprotected or unattended, in any open area, even for a few
minutes, and always make sure you close and lock your room door
when you leave. Protect Access to Your Computer's Data If the
worst should happen,