Personal property is often stolen from dorm rooms. Blame it on all-hours cramming, packed living conditions or the common hallway prank (which is funny until it’s your stuff that goes missing). Like it or not, theft is bound to happen.

So what’s a good way to protect your personal electronics in your home away from home? We’ve found a product that will keep your laptop and other valuables secure, even if your roommate forgets to lock the door (again).

The DormVAULT laptop safe is a rugged, steel safe that offers ironclad protection for your laptop in your dorm room. There’s also storage space for other valuables such as your iPod and important documents. Once stored inside, your laptop and other valuables effectively cannot be removed from your dorm room. The safe also complies with residence hall regulations, using a series of mounting brackets to mount to furniture, causing no damage. This safe is a great security option for dorm rooms.

But remember, while dorm rooms are a hotspot for theft, other school locations pose threats to your laptop. Stay alert when using your school laptop in public, never leave your laptop unattended and don’t forget about our 10 Proven Ways to Protect Your Laptop.