Kaycee is Tom's Guide's How-To Editor, known for tutorials that get straight to what works. She writes across phones, homes, TVs and everything in between — because life doesn't stick to categories and neither should good advice. She's spent years in content creation doing one thing really well: making complicated things click. Kaycee is also an award-winning poet and co-editor at Fox and Star Books.
Latest articles by Kaycee Hill

Why is my basil turning yellow? The 3 most common causes and how to fix them
By Kaycee Hill Published
Yellowing basil leaves are a stress signal. Here's what your plant is trying to tell you.

Google Maps only showing preview? Here’s how to get the start button back
By Kaycee Hill Published
Google Maps can sometimes not show the Start button to begin navigation. Here's how to get it to show up.

The timeless gardening wisdom your grandparents swore by — and why it still works today
By Kaycee Hill Published
Classic gardening wisdom from generations past remains one of the most reliable approaches to a thriving garden.

How to stop a flying ant invasion using a single item from your spice rack
By Kaycee Hill Published
Facing a sudden flying ant invasion? Skip the store-bought sprays and use this common household spice to clear them out.

Meta's new AI tool uses your Instagram photos by default — here’s how to opt out
By Kaycee Hill Published
Meta's new AI image tool automatically uses public Instagram photos unless you opt out.

I tried the new Siri AI features: here's 3 you'll actually want to use every day
By Kaycee Hill Published
These Siri AI features focus on the tiny digital chores that slow you down. Here are 3 practical shortcuts that make all the difference.

Apple hid a perfect 'dumb phone' feature inside your iPhone that's great for kids — here's how to turn it on
By Kaycee Hill Published
Discover Assistive Access on your iPhone: Apple's hidden iOS feature that turns your device the ultimate "dumb phone".

Apple's iOS 27 beta 3 update finally introduces a brilliantly clever and streamlined control interface for AirPods Adaptive mode, empowering users to instantly fine-tune ambient noise blending intensity with just a simple tap
By Kaycee Hill Published
AirPods ambient noise blending is much easier to control thanks to this new iOS 27 method.

iOS 27 beta now lets you customize Siri's pace and expressivity — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Your iPhone’s Siri just got a massive voice upgrade in iOS 27; here is how to try it.

I make a natural spider deterrent every summer using citrus peels — here's how to spider-proof your home for free
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Stop spiders from entering through open summer windows with this zero-cost citrus trick.

Google wants to train its AI on your search history. Here's how to opt out now
By Kaycee Hill Published
Opt out of Google's new data collection feature before your media gets used to train its AI models.

iOS 27's new AI feature will automatically fix your weak passwords — how to set it up
By Kaycee Hill Published
iOS 27's new auto-password feature fixes weak and compromised credentials without you lifting a finger.

Stop mold from spreading through your home via AC this summer
By Kaycee Hill Published
How to prevent mold in your AC during hot weather, before it spreads through your home.

The price of new phones is skyrocketing — 8 habits to make your current one last for years
By Kaycee Hill Published
Smartphone prices are soaring due to 'RAMageddon.' Skip the upgrade cycle with these 8 simple habits to make your current phone last for years.

7 surprising things making your house hot (and how to fix them for free)
By Kaycee Hill Published
Keep your home cool during heatwaves without letting your energy bill skyrocket with these smart hacks.

Here's how to clean quartzite countertops properly — and the mistake that ruins them
By Kaycee Hill Published
The right way to clean quartzite countertops to preserve their beauty.

You can turn your old phone into a free dashcam in just 3 steps — here's how
By Kaycee Hill Published
Got an old iPhone or Android gathering dust? Turn it into a dashcam with this simple guide.

Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.

How to get endless hollyhock blooms every single summer (with zero effort)
By Kaycee Hill Published
Hollyhock care doesn't have to be hard work. This lazy gardener's secret keeps your plants thriving and blooming year after year with zero effort.

I handed over litter box cleaning duty to a robot for a month, and my cats had opinions
By Kaycee Hill Published
The Oneisall Ease S1 promises to take litter duty off your hands. A month and two very different cats in, here's the verdict.

WhatsApp usernames are rolling out soon — here's how to reserve yours
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Users can claim their preferred WhatsApp username during the early access period. Here's how to do it.

Your Samsung TV could be quietly driving up your electric bill — here is the setting to change
By Kaycee Hill Published
Is your Samsung TV turning on by itself every time you enter the room? This built-in motion detection feature is the culprit. Here's how to disable it.

I refuse to give Netflix a new email for every profile. Use this simple Gmail trick instead
By Kaycee Hill Published
Netflix is forcing every profile in your household to have a unique email login. Here is the simple Gmail trick I'm using to outsmart the new rule.
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