Ari loves to sit on my laptop because of the warmth. Take the top of a Xerox box and put it over the laptop. It's strong enough to protect the laptop.

MooShoo broke my breakfast tray last week by sitting on it. At 17.6 pounds, I wasn't at all surprized.

As far as the trash can is concerned, WOW!!!!!! Is there anyway you can secure the can (velcro maybe?) and the lid (duct tape). Or put it in a closet where he can't get at it.

They can be pesky little critters, huh??