dorm laptop - security concerns

[behemoth]

Looking for some advice concerning securing a dorm laptop. Specifically,
I'm wondering about password accounts and the like. I've read about some
users getting locked out of their computers. In case it matters any, the
computer will access the internet via a wireless connection.

Got any easy recommendations for a novice?

 

[behemoth]

Thanks, Treeman. I'll try that.