What Is It With Cats And Computers?

[tarasgirl06]

My cat loved to lay on top of my computer monitor when I had one of the old crt type ones. He likes walking across the keyboard too. Once he stuck his paw on the keyboard and the computer screen went sideways...lol....I was like seriously?.....What are the chances he presses some random keys and it happens to be the ones that rotate the screen.

Actually, I've read more than one account of this happening! Those CRTs were nice and warm, and keyboards just beg to be tested out.

 

[Father of furbabies]

My cat loved to lay on top of my computer monitor when I had one of the old crt type ones. He likes walking across the keyboard too. Once he stuck his paw on the keyboard and the computer screen went sideways...lol....I was like seriously?.....What are the chances he presses some random keys and it happens to be the ones that rotate the screen.

Shades done lots of stuff to my computer. He has butt pressed a key combo that opened chromes inspection panel, he has headbutted a windows command combo that caused 4 (not 1 or 2 but 4) programs to start up. He has even been able to make my computer reboot with a simple stretch across the keyboard.

The worst one was when I typing up a draft on some material I was working on and just got done saving it (thankfully) when he reached up and tapped the power button on my tower. I guess he decided I was done working on stuff and should pay attention to him more.

 

[mazie]

All I know is that in our house, it's all about "getting mommies' attention". She will jump up and sit right on my keyboard if I am sitting at the computer and just sit there and look around, paying no attention to me, mind you, just looking around, full knowing that "she has my complete attention"!! Score one for Katy, she wins, (of course)

 

[tarasgirl06]

Shades done lots of stuff to my computer. He has butt pressed a key combo that opened chromes inspection panel, he has headbutted a windows command combo that caused 4 (not 1 or 2 but 4) programs to start up. He has even been able to make my computer reboot with a simple stretch across the keyboard.

The worst one was when I typing up a draft on some material I was working on and just got done saving it (thankfully) when he reached up and tapped the power button on my tower. I guess he decided I was done working on stuff and should pay attention to him more.

Wow. My CPU's on button is on the UR corner and the CPU is on my computer desk, so there's no way anyone could get over there to press it, plus, it takes quite a bit more pressure than most cats probably would apply, to turn it on. The keyboard is on a dropdown and again, no room to get on it. Tarifa's tried a few times, but she has not succeeded.

 

[Father of furbabies]

Wow. My CPU's on button is on the UR corner and the CPU is on my computer desk, so there's no way anyone could get over there to press it, plus, it takes quite a bit more pressure than most cats probably would apply, to turn it on. The keyboard is on a dropdown and again, no room to get on it. Tarifa's tried a few times, but she has not succeeded.

Top right corner on my tower that sits on the floor. It is an old tower that I had for almost 10yrs but it still serves it's purpose. I've since changed my windows setting to go to sleep if the button is pushed instead of off.

He still presses that button but I do not lose any info now.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Top right corner on my tower that sits on the floor. It is an old tower that I had for almost 10yrs but it still serves it's purpose. I've since changed my windows setting to go to sleep if the button is pushed instead of off.

He still presses that button but I do not lose any info now.

My CPU doesn't really have a button, it has a bar and the very right of the bar is what you press to turn it on. I think it's a good design because it DOES take pressure to turn it on. I had one on the floor that has a button, too but I took it out of the lineup and boxed it, for emergency use. *It runs XP*

 

[1 bruce 1]

Hmm.
Tonight computer cat got in my face as always then took after computer dog and turned around, lifted their tail and shoved their rear in my face.
I love my cats but sometimes I'd prefer to cuddle with the end that doesn't resemble an asterisk. (TURN AROUND so I can snuggle your face!)

 

[tarasgirl06]

Hmm.
Tonight computer cat got in my face as always then took after computer dog and turned around, lifted their tail and shoved their rear in my face.
I love my cats but sometimes I'd prefer to cuddle with the end that doesn't resemble an asterisk. (TURN AROUND so I can snuggle your face!)

*...or as it's been lovingly referred to, "the chocolate starfish"

 

[dustydiamond1]

I had my camera app open on my phone and she was looking at herself then reached out with her paw and touched the button to take her pic.

Would go great in the 'Show us the Whiskers' thread too

 

[dustydiamond1]

Hello My Friends
Here is Chessie many years ago flaked out on my old iMac. I don't think Chessie rated computers by Gigs, just BTU output. I think sometimes she thought she was my screensaver. She was a real peach.
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You have GOT to post this in @1CatOverTheLine But, But, But.... thread!

 

[dustydiamond1]

I am so very sorry for your loss. <3 ((((((((^^)))))))) <3 Fly free, whole, healthy, and forever Cherished, sweet angel Chessie! Watch over your beloveds until reunited in due time. <3
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[dustydiamond1]

Gypsy kept taking over my Chromebook so I had to give her the ipad mini 2 for her use.

 

[tarasgirl06]

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Gypsy kept taking over my Chromebook so I had to give her the ipad mini 2 for her use.
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*Gamer cat is gaming*

 

[KarenKat]

 

[mama africa]

Totally focused

 

[misty8723]

Luckily, our friends and closest colleagues expect this and are pet lovers as well.
I got an email once that included some GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG982805555555555" type stuff and the person left it in with an explanation because their shih-tzu dog had landed in their lap and put their paws on the keyboard. They thought it was cute, and so did we!

Whenever I'm chatting with my sister and Swanie does one of those keyboard crazies, she will just say "hi Swanie" and we'll go on with our chat.

 

[misty8723]

Sorry, can't get the hang of attaching pictures

 

[misty8723]

I once sent a copy of this pic to my then boss with the caption "Why I can't work from home." She proceeded to send one back to me with her cat draped on her laptop. It was pretty funny.

 

[misty8723]

And this is Cricket checking out the mouse situation.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Sorry, can't get the hang of attaching pictures

Looks like you aced it, misty8723 !