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

Winter storms are coming — drain your sprinkler system now before it freezes and cracks
By Kaycee Hill published
Freezing temps can destroy your sprinkler system overnight. here's how to drain it before it's too late.

IKEA's resell program now accepts almost 3,000 items — here's how to trade in your old furniture for store credit
By Kaycee Hill published
IKEA just expanded its buyback program to nearly 3,000 items. Here's how it works.

5 TCL TV settings to change for the best possible picture
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn which five TCL TV settings to adjust for better picture quality.

How to fix Windows 11's annoying shutdown bug (and why it's happening)
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to fix the Windows 11 bug preventing some PCs from shutting down and why it only affects certain users.

You can use Audio Sharing to connect two AirPods to the same iPhone — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use Audio Sharing to connect two pairs of AirPods or Beats to your iPhone at once.

Where to put a peace lily so it actually flowers — 5 ideal spots in your home
By Kaycee Hill published
Position your peace lily in these five places for healthy growth and consistent blooms.

3 ways to remove a virus from your phone without paying for apps
By Kaycee Hill published
Worried your phone might have a virus? Here's how to check and remove it for free.

Your Christmas cactus can bloom again this year — here's the January care it needs
By Kaycee Hill published
Your Christmas cactus needs crucial care in January, here's what you can do right now to make sure it blooms beautifully.

How to remove your home address from the internet — 6 ways to protect your privacy
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn seven effective ways to remove your home address from the internet, including blurring map apps, deleting search results, and cleaning up social media.

ChatGPT just quietly launched a Google Translate rival — here's how it works
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use ChatGPT Translate to convert text between 50 languages and refine translations for different audiences and contexts.

Peace lily outgrowing its pot? Here's when and how to repot it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn when to repot your peace lily based on key warning signs, plus simple step-by-step instructions for repotting without damaging the roots.

I've been using Macs for years — here are 3 power user tweaks that changed everything
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to optimize your Mac setup and become a power user with these tips.

How to use every iPhone camera mode to take better photos
By Kaycee Hill published
A complete guide to every iPhone camera mode and when to use them

I discovered this hidden Gmail feature by accident — and it finally fixed my inbox chaos
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to enable Gmail's hidden Auto-advance feature that eliminates inbox chaos by automatically moving to the next email after actions.

Rice water is the secret to bigger, healthier plants — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use rice water to fertilize plants, including three preparation methods and how often to apply it safely.

Your iPhone's Notes app can do way more than you realize — here are 13 hidden features
By Kaycee Hill published
Your iPhone's Notes app has a bunch of hidden features you might not have discovered yet. Here's my favorite thirteen.

I had no idea my AirPods could do this — and it's perfect for group photos
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to enable and use iOS 26's Camera Remote feature to take iPhone photos and videos by pressing your AirPods instead of the shutter button.

I've been watching YouTube wrong — this hidden mobile feature is a game changer
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how YouTube's hidden tap-and-hold gesture instantly plays videos at 2x speed, letting you skip boring parts without missing important content.

You can double your peace lily blooms with simple pruning — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to prune peace lily properly to encourage more frequent flowering and keep plants healthier and more vigorous.

Monstera leaves curling? Here's what your plant is trying to tell you
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn what causes monstera leaves to curl, from watering issues to pests, plus specific fixes for each problem.

Is your phone spying on you? Here's how to test it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn when your phone is actually listening and a simple test to check if your conversations trigger advertisements.

Instagram denies data breach of 17 million users after password reset email wave — here's what to do next
By Kaycee Hill published
Instagram denied a data breach after mass password reset emails were sent by an external party over the weekend, with the company fixing the issue while maintaining accounts remain secure.

Your old iPad is more useful than you think — 5 ways to give it new life
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn five practical ways to repurpose your old iPad.
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