Originally Posted by PatrickHenry1775
When I travel with a laptop computer, I put it in a bin that I then place between my carry-on bag and my briefcase from which I removed the laptop. At least then the computer is between two identifiable bags so that it is very unlikely that the computer will be accidentally picked up. Presuming that I get secondary screening, the computer is between two bags and may be kept in view very easily.
I do the same thing. I try to leave my laptop second to the last.