When you have your computer on and are concentrating on work or entertainment, the cat silently comes to your side, looks at your absorbed expression, and then intentionally or unintentionally climbs onto the keyboard. At this time, your computer and keyboard are probably in trouble. If you are not careful, files and data might be lost or corrupted, and the computer system may even crash.

　　In such moments, you should look to the Japanese, who always come up with all sorts of quirky inventions. Recently, they have created the "Neko Pochi" anti-cat keyboard cover specifically designed to prevent cat mischief. Like many other small Japanese inventions, the “Neko Pochi” does not use any high technology; it is simply full of creativity. It is essentially a transparent little box with an opening that covers the keyboard, allowing you to type by reaching your hands from underneath, but your cat will be completely unable to damage the keyboard.

　　The official claim is that this Neko Pochi can withstand a chubby cat weighing up to 10 kilograms... So, as long as your cat isn’t that heavy, there shouldn’t be a problem. But what if a 20-kilogram dog jumps up instead? Currently, this Neko Pochi developed for cats is priced at roughly 465 RMB, which is quite outrageous for a plastic box. One can only say: if you have the money and don’t want to part with your cat, then give it a try.

　　In addition, the software PawSense can also offer cat lovers a suitable solution. PawSense can quickly detect when a cat is pressing keys and lock the keyboard. It can also be used to train your cat to stay away from the keyboard. Its specific operation is as follows: this software can start with the system and monitor keyboard activity in the background while you use other computer applications. PawSense monitors the timing and combination of keystrokes to differentiate whether a human or a cat is "typing." Usually, it can make a judgment after a cat has taken a step or two on the keyboard. If a cat arrives on the keyboard, PawSense emits a sound that cats dislike, warning them to stay away from the keyboard. Once it confirms that the cat is walking on the keyboard, the software locks input to prevent interference with your work. PawSense also has a screensaver mode. In this mode, the software is even more sensitive to keys pressed by cats.

　　So, what exactly about the computer and keyboard attracts cats?

　　Some say it’s because there’s a mouse by the computer. Originally, to decode "life, the universe, and everything," a mouse customized the Earth to perform calculations. But a bug appeared on Earth: cats catch mice. To fix this bug, in 1968, a patch was applied to Earth by having Dr. Doug Engelbart of Stanford University in the United States invent the mouse. Since then, cats have been attracted to the computer mouse beside the computer.

　　Others think cats consider themselves the owners. How can the owner not have a few servants around? When the servants focus on other things (like surfing the internet), the owner naturally needs to show some presence to attract your attention.

　　Other internet users have views that seem more scientific: one is that cats seek warmth, and another is that when a computer operates, it emits a sound similar to one produced by cats themselves, which makes cats feel comfortable and lie near the computer. Moreover, cats are highly sensitive to light and sound, and when moving objects appear on the screen, cats might be attracted.

　　Finally, several small animal experts expressed their opinions: cats like to lie next to computers because their owners like to stay in front of computers. Most pet owners are office workers who are not at home during the day and return home after work in the evening, and pets are happy when they see them. The pets do whatever their owners do. So pet owners, after coming home, shouldn’t just focus on playing with the computer; you should spend more time with your pets.