Oh, thanks, that’s a great idea. Then she could take notes, transfer them to a more stable desktop - and I wouldn’t have the fear that the laptop will get stolen. BTW, did you know that computers can have a version of Lo-Jack installed for something like $120 or so for 4 years? From a parent’s point of view, sounds like a deal!
Honestly, the only thing that can keep a laptop safe (like much anything else) is constant vigilance and a good steel cable. Take it from a university student, tell her to never take her eyes off of her computer, and when she’s in her dorm/house to have it chained to the desk using a good solid steel laptop security cable.
That being said, for a student, I suggest a laptop as opposed to a desktop. Desktops can be stolen just as easily if left in a dorm room.