After a while, it hurts. It’s why I was intrigued when the TikTok algorithm threw the $45 Tippy Type into my feed. The Tippy Type is a silicone keyboard cover for folks with medium-to-long nails.

Before Tippy Type, most days, you’d find me devoid of any type of manicure — no press-ons, no gel, nothing — because of how uncomfortable typing becomes. Forget using a keyboard cover ...