Ross, you'd lose yer balls if they weren't in a bag and kept with you. It doesn't matter where you live or who your friends are. I've had far more stolen by so called "friends" than I have ever lost to strangers. (I know who they are, and paid a damn good price to find out HOW they are.) You, my friend must be a really sloooooow learner.
Hint: Laptops are PORTABLE. Carry the damn thing with you....everywhere....and I do mean everywhere. Handcuff the thing to your wrist. Treat it like a body part.
That said, you DID at least record the serial number somewhere and engrave your name on the unit, right?...Yeah, that's what I figgered.