Yeah space on desktop or also on the server (running 24/7) isn't an issue.
Wouldn't it be safer to run it on a raspberry pie than on a laptop?
It might be much easier then you think.
No extra skills needed.
You don’t even need to buy a specialized hardware, you just need ~700 GB free space on your laptop.
https://werunbtc.com/bitcoincore
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Well, on the laptop you would run Bitcoin core and sparrow.
Your keys would be still stored on your hardware wallet, not on the laptop.
For the real beginner there's no need to buy raspberry pi.