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

I almost got scammed by AI Overviews — here's how to keep it from happening to you
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how scammers exploit Google's AI Overviews with fake phone numbers and how to protect yourself.

I took my iPhone's dark mode to the next level — here's the hidden trick
By Kaycee Hill published
Take your iPhone's dark mode one step further with these three hidden accessibility features.

I discovered this Fire TV stick feature by accident — and it's a game-changer
By Kaycee Hill published
Your Fire TV Stick has a hidden gaming feature, and it's better than Xbox cloud gaming.

5 reasons your indoor hydrangea wilts in winter — and how to fix each one
By Kaycee Hill published
Why your hydrangea keeps wilting, and five common problems to address ASAP.

3 Android speed killers hiding in plain sight — here's how to fix them
By Kaycee Hill published
Speed up your Android by following these three steps.

How to use ChatGPT to write a resume in 5 steps — and land more interviews
By Kaycee Hill published
Stuck on your resume? Here's how ChatGPT can help get you hired in five straightforward steps.

Your Samsung TV is watching you — how to turn off data collection
By Kaycee Hill published
Stop Samsung TVs from tracking your viewing habits in this opt-out guide.

Stop Netflix buffering for good: 5 simple tricks that actually work
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to fix Netflix buffering issues and improve streaming stability across your TV, laptop or phone.

Apple buried an extreme security mode on iPhone — and it blocks government-level hacking
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to activate your iPhone’s hidden Lockdown Mode feature — and decide if the extra protection is worth it.

I found out what really repels mice — and it might be hiding in your bathroom right now
By Kaycee Hill published
Mice invade homes in winter, but they won't go near this bathroom item.

I discovered this iPhone Messages trick by accident and now I can't stop using it
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Your iPhone can send handwritten messages that animate on screen, here's the hidden trick.

5 hidden iPhone features that are seriously useful
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Apple doesn't advertise these iPhone features, but you'll use them constantly once you know about them.

I tried the bedding burrito hack and I'll never change my sheets the old way again
By Kaycee Hill last updated
The bedding burrito hack makes changing duvet covers faster and easier than any other technique.

I just discovered this hidden iPhone feature that blurs faces instantly — it's a total game-changer
By Kaycee Hill published
I found a hidden iPhone feature that blurs anyone's face in photos with one tap, here's how to find it.

5 TV settings you should change now to lower your electricity bill
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Reduce your TV's power consumption and lower your electricity bill by changing five simple settings.

Winter composting is a secret weapon for spring gardens — 3 methods nobody talks about
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

3 reasons your Christmas cactus is wilting and how to fix it now
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Your wilting Christmas cactus is trying to tell you something. Discover three main causes of wilting and how to fix it.

3 TV settings I'd change ASAP to make Super Bowl 2026 look (and sound) incredible
By Kaycee Hill published
Before the Super Bowl arrives, change these three settings on your TV for the best picture and sound quality.

Hidden iPhone Tips
By Kaycee Hill published
Want to get the most out of your iPhone? Check out our weekly column on hidden iPhone tips and tricks.

Stink bugs are invading homes right now — here's the 'secret weapon' that stops them
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Stink bugs invading your house? This natural scent repels them instantly.

5 reasons your dishwasher is leaving your dishes dirty — and how to fix it
By Kaycee Hill published
Dishwasher not cleaning your dishes properly? Here are five common causes and how to fix them.

5 AI-free writing tools that make you a better writer — without ChatGPT doing the work for you
By Kaycee Hill published
Looking for AI-free writing tools? Here are five of our favorites.

Winter brings 3 types of damp — here's how to spot and treat them before they spread
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to identify condensation damp, penetrating damp, and rising damp before they damage your home
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