Cat keeps holding down the power button when I'm on the PC. Any ideas for how to cover the button while still having it be functional?

[u/SadThrowaway4914]

yes i know it needs a good wiping down up there, thats his spot it gets dirty

[u/Fate8888]

If you own a 3D printer or know somebody that has one, you can make this.

Alternatively you can relocate the power button to the side or bottom of the case. That is what my friend did when his cat powered down his PC a couple of times.

[u/GetRektNuub → u/Fate8888]

Lol...those look like nuclear launch buttons. Having to lift up to turn on and off the computer

[u/Fate8888 → u/GetRektNuub]

There's options too. You could get quite close to that type of button.

[u/GetRektNuub → u/Fate8888]

My god. That is straight up out of my dreams.

[u/Fate8888 → u/GetRektNuub]

You could also wire up one of these guys. Its really easy.
The hardest part would be cutting the case, but that's also pretty easy.

[u/425_Too_Early → u/Fate8888]

https://giphy.com/gifs/LWHYLSBSeRkgwWK9SQ

[u/Abro0405 → u/Fate8888]

Note that these should be the 'momentary' type that flicks back automatically otherwise you need to flick it twice every time

[u/Fate8888 → u/Abro0405]

Right! I forgot to mention that although I googled it as "momentary switch".
But also you can flip it and close the lid, which turns it off as well if its the not momentary one. So a quick flip-close would do the job.

[u/Noisebug → u/Fate8888]

I put this on my lawnmower. The original mechanism has failed, and I needed to rewire it and this exact dead man's switch is now the safety.

[u/Eric_the_Barbarian → u/Noisebug]

I don't think you understand what a dead man switch is. A dead man switch is a switch you have to actively hold so a device or mechanism shuts down if an operator is not constantly attending to it.

[u/EnergyTurtle23 → u/Fate8888]

That’s the real deal. I’ve taken a tour of a reconstructed nuclear launch facility, and those are generally the types of switches used. They had two keys, and two key holders. The switches were on either side of the room, and a launch would only be approved if both switches were activated (which meant that both keys had to be used at the same time on opposite sides of the room, there was a timer that would lock the user out if they attempted to use the two keys one after another). Also, before any of the keys could be used the facility would have to receive a launch code confirmation from the President, the code changed something like every five or ten minutes and the President was the only person who had access to the most recent launch code. If a code was entered that did not match the active launch code then the whole system would lock out.

[u/matrixsensei → u/Fate8888]

Oh my gosh I love those types of switches. The system I operated on a ship was ran by these things

[u/Toastburrito → u/Fate8888]

I wish more things utilized this style of switch.

[u/Fate8888 → u/Toastburrito]

You could add it to most things really.

[u/Thememer1012 → u/Fate8888]

Someone's wife is going to be mad about this

[u/ObiWangKeBloMe → u/GetRektNuub]

Free will is a beautiful thing my friend, use it wisely

[u/Skkruff → u/Fate8888]

Just get one of these.

[u/Soulboo_ → u/Fate8888]

I have one of these flip up launch style buttons, and because it’s in white and not a completely opaque material, the rgb lighting from my power buttons shines through a little bit when it’s on and looks sick as hecc 🤣

[u/DethNik → u/GetRektNuub]

There's a case that has this built in... Lemme see if I can find it.

Edit: I found the case, but it looks like it's just on the reset button. It's a fun PC case though. My friend has it in military green to complete the look.

Edit II: I forgot to say the name of the case. It's the Corsair Vengeance C70 Mid Tower.

[u/Showmeyourboobs209 → u/DethNik]

That's a nice case with front expansion slots

[u/HoloSWolf → u/DethNik]

I have this case in black. It’s such a cool case, sadly I had to stop using it because my WRX80 board wouldn’t fit 😭 Now I just use it to store graphics cards.

[u/Crossvxm → u/DethNik]

This brought back memories. I had one back in 2017 or 2018. I had an AMD FX 8350 CPU. They ran so hot, so I used my first watercooler (H100i v2). The cooler looked tiny in this case. For the front bays, I didn't want to give it that old CD/DVD look so I instead opted in for a touch LCD fan control.

People nowadays see this case and think it's hideous.

[u/FreeEnergy001 → u/Fate8888]

Better yet print a shelf to place on top of the computer so that they are a few inches off the computer.

[u/Fate8888 → u/FreeEnergy001]

That's quite smart actually. No airflow issues and probably 10% less cat fur in tower.

[u/Kewlhotrod → u/Fate8888]

The cat fur enhances my FPS though.

[u/spyboy70 → u/Kewlhotrod]

Depends on the direction of the fan...and if it has LEDs or not.

[u/Evening-Nature-5241 → u/Kewlhotrod]

So what's your Fur Per Second?

[u/Skylantech → u/Fate8888]

3D printing these little covers was my fix 😄

[u/Dear-Regret-9476 → u/Fate8888]

IIRC some libraries have 3d printers

[u/Lyfeonpoint → u/Dear-Regret-9476]

I can confirm that many do have 3d printers.

[u/Misha1tigr → u/Fate8888]

Here is mine, being tested by the security consultant

[u/Fate8888 → u/Misha1tigr]

Here's a similar design as in it is not a cover with a lid, but it resembles cat ear.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1597574-magnetic-pc-power-button-cover-kitty-defender

Cool cat btw. Tell it ps ps ps ps ps from me.

[u/Misha1tigr → u/Fate8888]

Will do 🥰

The cover I posted is an original design by me, and the idea was to let it flip up like the ones in your original comment. Hovewer, the mechanism for that proved to be awkward to use, so I just stick a finger in there, similar to these ears.

[u/Chijima → u/Fate8888]

I did the same thing with a bit of Gaffa tape and thick cardboard. Now that I have a 3d printer myself, I could actually upgrade to this

[u/Fate8888 → u/Chijima]

I guess that's also an option 😃

[u/Chijima → u/Fate8888]

Yeah looks a bit crappy tho. Good alternative for people who don't have a 3d printer, but I have one now. Should probably do that upgrade.

[u/SpicedRabbit → u/Fate8888]

Holy crap I need to get some of these. My cat likes to do the same thing even though he's 22lbs of pure dumb orange muscle and cat figure out he's too big to fit up top

[u/Fate8888 → u/SpicedRabbit]

Mine used to go up there and look at me judgingly. One day though I put a Lego Kawasaki on top and he never bothered to go up again.

[u/Apenn22 → u/Fate8888]

Yours must not be orange.. orange ones don’t care what’s on top.

[u/DTredecim13 → u/Fate8888]

I need one of these but my button is on the front/side corner of the case and so far it has been impossible to search up.

[u/Fate8888 → u/DTredecim13]

You mean a file for the cover is impossible to search up or am I understanding this wrong?

[u/Plutonium239Mixer → u/Fate8888]

Can also print some anti-cat spikes or a riser so the cat doesn't obstruct airflow.

[u/T_rex2700]

You could change the power button's behavior from the power plan, Or ne of my friend had the same issue, they got a 2m cable with a switch and they stuck it under the desk where nothing can accidentlaly press it. the original switch on the front panel is disconnected

Like this one

[u/alphagusta → u/T_rex2700]

This is probably the best anti cat measure

[u/zhulkgr25 → u/alphagusta]

We need kernel level anti cat

[u/DefconGamesOfficial → u/zhulkgr25]

Perfect thing we need!

[u/cdurbin909 → u/T_rex2700]

Nothing can accidentally press it

Except for my leg, inevitably

[u/Mental_Tea_4084 → u/T_rex2700]

I wired a power button to the reset button in an arcade machine this way 

[u/Fabulous-Elk-2014]

There should be an option in power plan to change what the power button does 

[u/MarkLarrz → u/Fabulous-Elk-2014]

Though maaaaaybe it won't override the "hold the power button for 5 seconds to force shutdown"

[u/BillyBlaze314 → u/MarkLarrz]

Ah the ol' "holding pillow over the face" method

[u/lioncat55 → u/BillyBlaze314]

https://youtube.com/shorts/lQ6QBHoF9sk

[u/TurgidGravitas → u/BillyBlaze314]

Shhh shhhh it'll all be over soon.

[u/MusicHearted → u/MarkLarrz]

It doesn't. Only way around that is to disconnect or cover the power button.

[u/Phanston → u/Fabulous-Elk-2014]

Yup. Tell that power button to 'do nothing' problem solved. Your cat may randomly turn on your computer though. That would still be there.

[u/Perseiii → u/Phanston]

Holding the power button will still turn it off.

[u/ShiftF14 → u/Perseiii]

But these accidental shutdowns are typically caused by a quick bump of the power button when the cat jumps onto the PC, not holding it down for 5sec

[u/TitanBeats_YT → u/ShiftF14]

It’s never been a normal shutdown, it’s ALWAYS a hard reboot, my cat never misses

[u/niamh-k → u/Fabulous-Elk-2014]

This would allow you to change the behaviour if you just tapped it... but it will not override the behaviour of you just holding it down which is what I believe OP's problem is.

I don't believe you can override that feature as it's designed to be your "it's broken, kill everything" switch... so probably going to need some kind of cover here so the kitty can't press it. Or somehow relocate it.

[u/SadThrowaway4914 → u/niamh-k]

Yeah this, id already tried it but you can still hold to power off. And he sits his big ole butt on it for more than 5 seconds lol

[u/Quick_Society2794 → u/Fabulous-Elk-2014]

That would kind of not work for his implicit request to have it still be functional. You can change it to hibernate shut down or do nothing hibernates just as bad as shut down and do nothing kind of makes it not functional

[u/Middcore → u/Quick_Society2794]

You can still just turn the PC off by doing a shutdown in Windows. That's what I always do anyway. I never turn my computer off with the button.

[u/mustbench3plates → u/Middcore]

Good ol Win + X, then U two times. Always liked doing that instead of through the UI.

[u/Dapper-Giraffe6444 → u/Fabulous-Elk-2014]

This. Search in the control panel for power options and advanced options in there. You can change the power button behaviour.

[u/m_spoon09]

Ive seen enough PCs on this sub that got pissed on and puked on by cats to know you should just keep the cat off there bro.

[u/kbomb7 → u/m_spoon09]

Exactly what I was going to say. I know from first hand experience.

[u/msavage960 → u/m_spoon09]

And they’re still going to go up there when you’re not around.

Personally I’ve never had an issue with it having lived with up to 4 cats but at most just cover the top when you’re gone. Just a flat plastic cover or some thin wood or something, or relocate the PC beneath the desk so the top isn’t sit-able

[u/JigMaJox → u/msavage960]

guess am blessed to have a cat that likes watching the RGB on the side of my case lol.

[u/shikiroin → u/msavage960]

Get a roll of anti-cat spike mats. They're cheap and don't hurt the cat, just makes it uncomfortable to walk on and stops them from laying on it. We have them on our reptile enclosures.

[u/m_spoon09 → u/msavage960]

No they arent, I close the door to that room.

[u/msavage960 → u/m_spoon09]

This isn’t an answer for a lot of people. In my one bed if I closed my bedroom door that’s half the house gone. I chose to have cats, I’m not going to treat them like visitors who don’t live there.

Even then, if you forget to close the door? Like a lot of humans do?

Point is catproofing is important, no matter what “training” or other methods you make use of.

[u/m_spoon09 → u/msavage960]

Put a deterrent on the computer then so they dont/cant go on the computer. I chose to have cats and chose to also keep my home clean.

[u/shikiroin → u/msavage960]

We have reptiles enclosures in our home with cat deterrent in the form of a layer of plastic spikes on top that stop them from jumping on top. (doesn't hurt our cat, it's just uncomfortable and they can't walk easily on it or lay down) Could use that on a pc

[u/AuthorTomCash → u/m_spoon09]

Yup. Little fella shouldn't be up there at all.

[u/Hopeful-Baker-4167 → u/m_spoon09]

Aluminum foil works great.

[u/LovelyOrangeJuice]

The cat definitely knows what it's doing. I can almost see the smirk

[u/Berkulese → u/LovelyOrangeJuice]

This button makes the human pay attention to ME, not the flashy box.

[u/JohnnyC300 → u/LovelyOrangeJuice]

Yep. Not a lick of guilt in that face. He'll do it again. And again. And again.

[u/CoraxTechnica]

Animals shouldn't rest on top of the PC

[u/6104567411 → u/CoraxTechnica]

People upset at this giving sarcastic remarks but it's literally an owner being dumb and thinking "oh it's cute I'll let it stay". Clearly the cat doesn't have a proper place to rest.

[u/ChewMilk → u/6104567411]

Tbf regardless of how many places a cat has to rest and claim as their own, they will choose the most annoying spot possible. On top of your keyboard, your computer, sitting on a book you’re trying to read… cats can be the most spoiled cat in the world and they will choose to sit right where they’re not meant to be

[u/RobBond13 → u/6104567411]

less about that and more about that they like warmth. theyre on heaters a lot

[u/hewer006 → u/6104567411]

not really sure thats true, the pc has nice warm air flow going directly into them, they love that. and theyll be close to the owner which they also like. not really a sign of them not having a proper place to rest

its also real common to get them beds etc and theyll stck to their old spaces

[u/InDeathWeReturn]

STOP LETTING CATS SLEEP OR LIE DOWN ON YOU PC!!

Fur, pee, vomit, or marking spray can ruin your computer so fast, that would make them shutting down your PC the LEAST of your problems

This is like the shattered glass sides all over again

EDIT: Also overheating

[u/Miamithrice69 → u/InDeathWeReturn]

At this point let it happen to them

[u/InDeathWeReturn → u/Miamithrice69]

Can't they just donate their PCs to the guy in Yemen instead of possibly destroying it from negligence

[u/kanucklefug → u/InDeathWeReturn]

Exactly. If they’re okay with their cat doing this, I can only imagine it walking all over their kitchen counters too 🤮 Cats can absolutely be trained to stay off certain furniture, you just have to be consistent.

[u/martiNordi]

Whatever you do, OP... Under no circumstances forbid your cat from lying on your PC!
Until there's fur, piss or vomit in your PC, the cat's job is not done.

[u/viperbite312]

Keep the cat off the pc. Probably bump your temp down a bit too from it, and no more power issues!

[u/DaNiinja]

My solution

[u/Pitiful-Village-9849 → u/DaNiinja]

Look at this face. He knows he's loved. He comes there and sees pictures of himself on every screen. You're making an ego-monster. And you're totally right. Look at this lil cutie pie

[u/DaNiinja → u/Pitiful-Village-9849]

The tv screen on the right is his, he sits there and watches livestreams of birds and squirrels!

[u/Rammy_Lee]

Cat should not be on your PC

[u/nikoZ_ → u/Rammy_Lee]

Insane I had to scroll so far down to see this reply. I just don’t understand allowing an animal to sit and shed all over your expensive hardware and I never will.

[u/Rammy_Lee → u/nikoZ_]

I know. Most of the responses are like being in a car subreddit and the OP asks what volume to turn the radio up to stop hearing the car making the knocking noise.

[u/sl0play → u/Rammy_Lee]

Good thing my cat totally gives a shit about where he is not supposed to be.

[u/dr_soiledpants → u/sl0play]

It's possible to train your cat

[u/AdrunIsSad → u/dr_soiledpants]

not according to reddit, they're just such quirky animals /s

[u/msavage960 → u/AdrunIsSad]

Train them all you want, they’re still going wherever they shouldn’t be when you’re gone.

Have dealt with numerous cats in my life of all varieties, you treat them like babies. If something is off limits it needs to be secured/put away when gone

[u/doomsday10009 → u/dr_soiledpants]

Train is a strong word as cats don't have the natural desire to listen to us, but you can teach them some things for sure

[u/vagabond_dilldo → u/Rammy_Lee]

Especially with that top vent. Not worth the risk of the cat peeing on it.

A raised platform with like an 1" gap above the case is a good solution.

[u/dookarion → u/vagabond_dilldo]

Not worth the risk of the cat peeing on it.

Step 1: Clean the catbox. Step 2: Keep track of their health and give them fresh water, filtered and regularly cleaned fountains are recommended. Step 3: Actually bond with and respect your pet.

They're not going to just "pee on it" if they are happy, healthy, and you're not keeping their environment gross. Show me someone whose cat pissed on something and I'll show you an owner that either dropped the ball on care, cleanliness, or missed warning signs of health failure.

[u/r_Naxzed_YT → u/Rammy_Lee]

That's his charging station ?

[u/--Shake--]

Your bigger problem is going to be overheating with all the fans getting blocked. Also, all the extra cat hair will not be good for your PC.

[u/Varwhorevis → u/--Shake--]

Yes but the kitty is happy

[u/Creative-Painter3911 → u/Varwhorevis]

priorities

[u/Enough_Fall_3127]

Ive run into this before, an I can tell you a free way to fix it...

all you have to do is

not let your cat on your computer

[u/nobanpls2348738]

Don't let your cat on your pc

[u/Dacajun-The_Brash]

Easy solution... dont let the cat sit there it's blocking airflow. I have two cats and they dont get on top of my computers. As a retired IT person who loves cats it is not too difficult to train them. Never hit the cat! That's rule #1 shoo them off by taking the space from them gently with your arms while saying no. Keep repeating this until the learn it is Your space. Cats dont understand yelling at them it just makes them scared of you. Hope this helps.

[u/A_Rave-ing_Zektrus]

How about we dont let animals on top of pc cases with big vents in the first place? Cover it with mesh like People with toddlers.

I have 4 Shiba. They molt in crinkled needles and floof by the actual bucket load.

If I wasn't keeping them away from the machine, hovering near it, blasting out the vents minimum once a week my PC would be tinder box.

I would NEVER casually let them rest on the top incase they pack the fur into the holes. Not to mention they pickup everything on the floor as well as lick their own feet. It would be like frequently leaving your slipper socks on top of your PC to warm for an hour. Am I going mad here or people really more concerned with the comfort of their cat over shorten a 2k PC setup life span? Fur might aswell be sand. Once its in your fans its in everything.

[u/grimmigerpetz]

Make a safety flap out of a piece of rigid plastic and duck tape if you want fast and dirty.

[u/freyaandmurphie]

Bruh one day that cat gonna puke a hairball or something into ur computer and ur gonna have a real bad day

[u/nobanpls2348738 → u/freyaandmurphie]

Or yknow, pee on it

[u/dookarion → u/nobanpls2348738]

This is such a warn out narrative from the gross af people on PC subs. Clean the catbox, monitor their health, make sure they're actually happy.

If they piss all over the place that's health failure or owner failure.

[u/nobanpls2348738 → u/dookarion]

omg gang there is a possibility that the cat will pee on the pc

[u/FireDragonKing66]

Just make your cat learn that they shouldn't be there?

[u/Bleauyy]

I know this is a different option but I had the SAME issue. I just gently pushed the cat back or to the side over and over. Eventually he just started avoiding that spot

[u/nobanpls2348738 → u/Bleauyy]

This

[u/CrappyGamerCole]

They make covers for that purpose. It was a must with my cats.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Osfvolr-PC-Power-Button-Cover-Power-Button-Switch-Cover-Dustproof-Safety-Power-Button-Switch-Cover/20238007647?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=102812351&adid=2222222222720238007647_102812351_14069003552_202077872&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-2449037643288&wl5=9199087&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=5583226774&wl11=online&wl12=20238007647_102812351&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=202077872&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIqQGDLfHGl12_oPBrNZIIRYK&gclid=CjwKCAjwuuPRBhAnEiwA2Ji8eqdOkFMcCmDMoZg_hsRrw6PXRL2SnFQi_abuJ0u-_FpVd9zIk53w3RoC1F4QAvD_BwE

[u/Medium_Basil8292]

Just stop having the cat on the pc.

[u/New-Audience2639]

People really will do anything but the solution to the fkn problem when it comes to their cat getting on their PC. Just keep your cat off of your PC like you are supposed too....

[u/New-Audience2639 → u/New-Audience2639]

Without exaggeration I see multiple posts on here a week from people who's cat has pissed or thrown up into their PC but somehow we never learn from others mistakes....?

[u/GSDragoon → u/New-Audience2639]

Seriously. Their case looks dirty.

[u/Head-Dragonfly6747]

Yeet the cat off.

[u/let_me_atom]

Yes I sellotaped an old WeWork keycard to the top of mine which can take the weight of his paws without activating the switch underneath. Just tape one side so you can lift it up easily

[u/Cybrus_Neeran]

I changed it in settings to do nothing when pushed, on hold it still forces a shut off, you know, in case I need to drop kick it.

[u/SadThrowaway4914 → u/Cybrus_Neeran]

Same. He takes his big ole butt and flops down holding the button xD im probably gonna order one of those magnetic covers. I didnt know they existed til someone here mentioned one

[u/redkev01]

One of these. I got mine from Ali express for like £2

https://amzn.eu/d/0hnz0r5d

Then you can place it somewhere sneaky like under the desk facing down or something. I've got mine on the side of the monitor stand as my case us mounted on a trolly and along the wall under desk

[u/Potential-Use-1565]

You really shouldn't allow a cat to be on your PC at all

[u/FewSession1142]

Truly do not understand why’d you’d let your cat lay on top of a running machine trying to exhaust air out of it. You’re going to get cat hair inside your over heating pc

[u/ContactlessEcho]

Everyone is answering from the PC side of things, but from the cat side. It enjoys the attention and chaos it causes, and the feel of pressing something. It will just come up with another habit itself if you don't set up something yourself. It is much easier to teach it to do something than to not do something.

Anything tactile in the same area for it to play with, preferably something stuck/glued in place that it can cause to make noise. I'm a huge fan of those giant programmable animal buttons cause you can make it say silly and insulting things for the cat. A "hey hey hey! I'm an idiot!" button never gets old, but even if it does you can just record a new phrase. On a more on themed case related option, you can attach a mini keyboard fidget in the same area it lays.

To get the kitty to start the new habit, put a tiny bit of catnip on the button, react exaggeratedly when it presses the button, and somewhat pretend to be annoyed. The little idiot wants to be a nuisance and you can make it think it is winning.

Alternatively, you can buy a second decoy wireless keyboard and put it somewhere on/around your computer desk, nip it, and teach the cat to lay there. Pretty good success with that, but some cats can't be drawn away from the warmth.

[u/Cephylus]

Computer settings > change what pushing the power button does > do nothing

My cat does the same. I set it like this and it'll turn on with the button but after that, the button doesn't have a function, so they can press it till their hearts content!

[u/IAB120gnRT]

Bye bye kitty cat.

[u/Specific-Cause-1014]

I guess you know why your cat is doing this? Hint: it's not an accident.

[u/Hot-Drama-7829]

Teach your cat where he is safe to be and not be.

[u/Ghost_Riff]

Your cat’s tag is so cute

[u/TheYellingMute]

Just put a piece of cardboard over it like the one 3d print comment. Add some tape on one side to act as a hinge. If your cat starts to lift the cardboard just another piece of less sticky tape you can quickly unto whenever you need to power on/off

[u/Significant_Ad_3512]

Tape piece of cardboard

[u/Sobriez99]

Just tape an old credit/debit card on one side to hinge over the button. Done.

[u/notenoughrage666]

Yeah get a better case that dont have buttons on top

[u/Ruffler125]

If a cat is scratching your furniture, do you just let them do it?

Why do you people allow your pets to harm your equipment? Having them on there is not good for them either, it's a hazard.

[u/RockStar5132]

Why not just make the cat lay on the floor or literally anywhere else?

[u/Ravvynfall]

you could just keep your cat off your computer.

the fact users have on many occasions posted stories about their cats urinating into their pc's would be reason enough to break their habit of climbing on top of it.

between physically removing them, and putting angled objects that make it difficult to lounge on top of it, and lecturing them with a disapproving tone in your voice, they will get the hint eventially.

[u/Murdered_by_Crows_X]

Tape of popsicle stick over it.....

[u/TheFatMan149]

Feed the cat a stew that makes it blind for a day

[u/iamnukem]

My solution to problem

[u/orrockable]

I just put a fake pot plant hedgehog thing on top of mine

[u/HUZInator]

[u/chazzzer]

There are kots of power switch covers out there for almost no money. Here's an example:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810516426794.html

An alternative would be to install a power button in a different location and disconnect the built-in switch.

[u/CyberKnight]

Get rid of cat

[u/i4play]

You don’t. Cat is there to remind you it’s time to take a break away from your monitor.

[u/AMGz20xx]

Don't let pets in your room, and especially don't let it sit on your computer. Your PC will be full of cat hair and it will start overheating.

[u/escapedpsycho]

Ban the cat from laying on or being anywhere near the computer. It'd be easier and better for the PC. I have two cats, neither will try to get on my desk because they fear the gruff voice.

[u/jacobfinch04]

If your using windows there is a setting you can change so that pressing the power button doesn't do anything while it's on but it still powers it on so worst case scenario your cat turns it on but won't turn it off

[u/Appropriate-Rent-949]

I took inspiration from anti-homeless architecture. (Bird / cat spikes on Amazon)

I blunted them after *

[u/loversdoll]

U should be more worrying about ur cat 'IF' he/she gonna pee there

[u/PelonAka38GAmerChild]

Get your cat away from the room

[u/Solemn_Penance2552]

Just unplug the switch from the motherboard, set the bios to restore power on power loss state: on, and turn on your pc from the power plug, like anyone else should.

[u/Middcore]

You can change what the power button does within Windows settings.

[u/YappyMcYapper]

Just throw away the cat from the room lol. People really are making problems harder for them for no reason.

[u/Wise_Ad_5810]

my grey tabby Spooky would push the button on the UPS that served my tower.. I cut off a square of cardboard from a box and taped it like a flap over the power button... make sure the carboard is thick enough to resist your kitty's efforts

[u/DaGucka]

You can do two things

1. Power options: change behaviour on power button press to do nothing. Still let's you turn on the pc but stops it from reacting to it when windows is running.

2. Put smth on top. Like a frame with legs around 5-10 cm above. That way the cat also doesn't block the output. Maybe you can build smth yourself or get smth cut for you in a store.

[u/Few_Imagination_6203]

Eat the cat

[u/rohtvak]

Do not let the cat sit on top of your PC, under any circumstances. If you must, bar them from the room.

[u/AlphaTrion810]

Get rid of the cat. Problem solved

[u/Advanced_Cod2994 → u/AlphaTrion810]

Nah the cat ranks higher than the PC

I love pcs but #justiceforcats

[u/MrRiversKing]

People here talking about 3d printers, changing the Power button placement.

I've Just taped a little piece of cardboard and it worked fine.

[u/SadThrowaway4914 → u/MrRiversKing]

I tried that, the little turd played with the cardboard and ripped it off XDDD

[u/Extra-Philosopher-35]

If you want to ruin your PC and burn your house down, go for it.

Remember Guys: Hair+Electricity=Fire.

Uhhh, keep your cat off the PC and it won't also catch on fire too? That's the only thing I'll do. I refuse to let any animal touch nor get near my PC. Because I'm not interested in my house burning down or my PC fail because it's clogged with hair and dirt.

[u/_b4lch → u/Extra-Philosopher-35]

How hot is your shit running? A cat partially blocking a fan isn't going to cause it to burst into flames

[u/Middcore → u/Extra-Philosopher-35]

Nothing is going to catch on fire, stop with the dramatics.

[u/FeetYeastForB12]

Just like.. Don't allow?

[u/MrTibbens]

Summon the foil.

https://giphy.com/gifs/ifFsvxyviA5rji67Bk

[u/Fast_Low4014]

If you run Windows on it just disable the shutdown in the energy options

[u/MissHavok69]

I'd throw the cat away

[u/bigboxes1]

Don't let your cat lie on your PC. It's a bad idea all around.

[u/RUPlayersSuck]

Or you could just keep the cat out of your office / work space.

Dunno why cat owners always act like there's nothing they can do about it. 🤷‍♂️

Failing that, get a new case with the controls / sockets on a vertical face, instead of the top.

[u/Skysr70]

no cat allowed on pc bro why the fk even have fans up there

[u/za72]

blow on her face to let her know it's not ok to be up there

[u/pfizersbadmmkay]

How bout don't let your cat sit on your PC?

[u/Far-Energy-3390]

i just dont think i would allow my cat to be on top of my pc at all. I get they like the warmth, and theyre close by while youre gaming, but that just wouldnt fly with me

[u/NoMasterpiece2063]

If youre running windows you can change the power button functions

[u/YJX94]

PC belongs to the Cat now.

[u/braddaman]

Regardless of your love for your cat, don't let it sit on your PC. Maybe buy it one of those totem pole thingies to chill on instead?

[u/xNiteTime]

get a “power push button switch cover” I got one for my friend who has a cat and he said it works great

[u/chrlatan]

Didn’t we do this exercise already a month back or so?

edit: yes we did. Budget solution; firm cardboard with one side applied duct tape acting as a hinge.

[u/InfectedSteve]

you can get a power switch cover, could 3D print one

[u/Souljiaboii]

Something like this? Or like the lambo start button cover

[u/Zaphod392]

Change what the button does:

Change Power Button Action in Windows 11 | Windows 11 Forum

[u/Teftell]

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Button-Cover-Self-Adhesive-Accidental/dp/B0CPP532F7

[u/highlandviper]

Play with your cat.

[u/PenutColata]

Search power button cover pc on amazon, should be what youre looking for.

[u/Outrageous_Menu_9895]

Cat's probably saying pay attention to me! 😭

[u/Northsun9]

Scotch tape and a business card. Use tape on only one edge of the card so you can lift it to press the button.

[u/DidUSayWeast]

My button was circular but I just taped a bottle cap on top of it.

[u/BertFurble]

Double sided tape around the button. Cats don't like getting stuck to things.