My favorite MacBook accessory gives my keyboard a simple but useful upgrade for cheap

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I work from home, and have a serious habit of snacking and typing. I suppose it comes with the territory of working as ZDNET's deals and shopping editor, but the fast-paced nature of my day-to-day activities is a breeding ground for crumbs, dirt, and spills on my keyboard.

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My MacBook Pro has really seen it all -- accidental water and coffee spills, cracker crumbs, oily fingerprints, and even a healthy dash of hair from my unsupportive coworker who insists on lying across my keys -- my cat, Otis. About a year ago, I decided I had to find something to keep my keys spotless and make it easier to give my MacBook a bath when necessary.

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I wasn't new to the idea of a keyboard cover, but my previous experiences included bulky options that left weird residues and junk all over my keyboard. So, I turned to the internet, and that's how I found the Uppercase GhostCover while searching on Amazon.