Kaycee is Tom's Guide's How-To Editor, known for tutorials that skip the fluff and get straight to what works. She writes across AI, homes, phones, and everything in between — because life doesn't stick to categories and neither should good advice. With years of experience in tech and content creation, she's built her reputation on turning complicated subjects into straightforward solutions. Kaycee is also an award-winning poet and co-editor at Fox and Star Books. Her debut collection is published by Bloodaxe, with a second book in the works.
Latest articles by Kaycee Hill

Stop knee pain now! 5 simple exercises that future-proof your joints
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn simple exercises that reduce knee stress and improve joint health without special equipment.

Gemini's Nano Banana goes viral: 3 genius tips for creating amazing images
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Get the most out of Gemini's Nano Banana photo-editing tool with these three tips.

This Martha Stewart-approved trick shows you how to protect your trees in winter
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn Martha Stewart's three-step method for reinforcing espaliered trees against winter winds.

I almost killed my peace lily — turns out I was making 5 mistakes that caused brown leaves
By Kaycee Hill published
Those brown leaves mean your peace lily is in trouble. Learn the 5 mistakes to fix immediately, so you can keep your houseplant happy and healthy.

How to improve Wi-Fi performance on gaming handhelds
By Kaycee Hill published
Gaming handheld Wi-Fi problems can often stem from your router. Here's how to diagnose and fix the most common problems.

Here’s how to stop your TV from turning on your Xbox or PS5
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to disable HDMI-CEC features that automatically power on gaming consoles when you turn on your TV.

iOS 26 brings widgets to CarPlay — here's how to customize your dashboard
By Kaycee Hill published
With this new CarPlay feature you can enable widgets, add them to your dashboard, and manage them on your infotainment screen.

How to protect your garden from early frost this fall
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn to prepare your garden for the first frost with these plant hardiness and protection tips.

I just discovered what Android's new Gemini button can do in Chrome and it's a serious time-saver
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover how to use the new Gemini button in Chrome to instantly summarize pages, without leaving your browser.

iMessage not working on iOS 26? This one setting fixes the Not Delivered error
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to fix iMessage activation issues on iOS 26 after setting up an eSIM.

Spotify's new mixing feature lets you DJ your own playlists — here's how it works
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to mix Spotify playlists with seamless transitions between tracks.

Can't justify the new Xbox Game Pass prices? Here's how to cancel your subscription
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to cancel Xbox Game Pass subscriptions from console or web browser.

Amazon is giving away free Alexa+ early access — here's how to sign up
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to access Amazon's Alexa+ before the official launch.

How to create and share your Amazon Wish List — plus track prices and get deal notifications
By Kaycee Hill published
Your Amazon Wish Lists give you a head start on deals — here's how to create, share, and enable alerts

3 easy ways to remove burnt milk from your frother — and make it look brand new
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn effective methods for removing burnt milk residue from coffee frothers and steam wands.

I'm terrified of horror games, but I can't stop playing Dying Light: The Beast
By Kaycee Hill published
Dying Light: The Beast delivers immersive first-person horror, rewarding exploration, and satisfying combat that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

There's one detail on coffee bags that tells you if it's worth buying — and most shoppers miss it
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover how to identify fresh coffee and understand the optimal window for brewing quality coffee at home.

Spotify finally lets you block specific songs from playlists — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Use Spotify's Taste Profile exclusion feature to stop specific tracks from appearing in your playlists.

Claude can now create Excel files and PowerPoints for you — here's how to use this new feature
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to enable and use Claude's file creation feature for spreadsheets, presentations, and documents.

Ring's new Search Party feature can help you find your lost dog — here's how it works
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover how Ring's AI-powered Search Party feature helps people find their lost dogs.

Your Claude chats are being used to train AI — here's how to opt out
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to prevent Claude from using your conversations as AI training data.

7 uses for leftover coffee that have immediately stopped me just pouring it down the drain
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn practical methods for repurposing leftover coffee in cooking, drinks, and around the house.

You can make an iPhone louder by changing its settings — here's how
By David Crookes last updated
You can easily make an iPhone louder simply by tweaking a few settings or positioning it in such a way as to boost the device's volume. Here's how.
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