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

I swapped my reminders app for ChatGPT Tasks — here's the 5 prompts that killed it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use ChatGPT Tasks to set reminders, automate prompts, and get scheduled updates — all without manual input.

Don't ruin your patio! 7 steps experts say you must take before the first frost
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to safeguard your yard as we head into the colder months, with professional advice on cleaning, covering and storing your outdoor furniture.

Google and YouTube must pay $30 million for collecting kids' data — here's how to check if your child qualifies
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn if your child is eligible for compensation from Google's privacy settlement and how to file a legitimate claim.

Never use bleach in your birdbath — this cheap pantry staple is safer and more effective
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to safely clean your birdbath using just one common household ingredient.

The quick way to delete all your ChatGPT conversations — and why you might want to
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to completely erase your ChatGPT chat history and why you might want to.

How to set up and use your Amazon Fire TV stick
By Kaycee Hill published
Setting up your Amazon Fire TV Stick takes just 5 minutes, here's how to do it.

Amazon settles with FTC, needs to pay Prime members $1.5 billion — here's how to claim your share
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn if you qualify for Amazon's Prime membership refund and what steps you need to take to claim your share.

Not ready to upgrade to iOS 26? Make these 5 changes in iOS 18
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover five simple iOS 18 settings that make your iPhone feel brand new while you wait out the iOS 26 update bugs.

Homeowners urged to secure their yards for storms this weekend — here's what to do
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to secure garden furniture, fix vulnerable fences, and protect decking before storms cause damage.

Keep your ChatGPT data private by opting out of training — here's how
By Kaycee Hill last updated
ChatGPT will naturally use your conversations to train itself, unless you do this simple trick to stop it.

5 hidden iPhone features you should try now that Apple buried in settings
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Here's how to use hidden iPhone capabilities to make daily tasks faster and more convenient.

You've been cleaning your aluminum pan wrong — here's the $1 pantry staple that erases black marks
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to restore blackened aluminum cookware to its original shine using these easy cleaning methods.

Sticky cabinets? Cleaners say these 3 ordinary items fix it better than anything else
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to remove stubborn kitchen cabinet grease using common items you already have at home.

You're not using ChatGPT to its full potential until you try agents — here's how to set them up
By Kaycee Hill published
Use ChatGPT's agents feature to automate tasks and get more done.

I didn't know how dirty my tech was until I learned this — here's how to clean devices the right way
By Kaycee Hill published
Here's the safe way to clean phones, laptops, headphones, TVs, and gaming devices without damaging delicate components.

How to restart your Android without touching the power button
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to restart your Android without pressing the power button using this simple method.

Yes, your TV probably has a microphone in it — here's how to turn it off
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to disable your TV's built-in microphone and take back control of your privacy.

Windows 10 just hit end of life — here's how to get a year of security updates for free
By Kaycee Hill published
Microsoft quietly gave Windows 10 users a free year of updates, here's how to claim yours

Verizon is paying $100 million in settlements — here's how to check if you're getting paid
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to check if you're receiving a Verizon settlement payment and verify your claim status.

I silenced my squeaky door hinge in minutes — you only need these two items
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to fix a squeaky door with proper lubrication technique and two common products.

These hidden Windows settings cut my boot time in half — and they're already on your PC
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to make your PC boot faster by adjusting a few overlooked settings that actually make a difference.

How to get started using ChatGPT: Everything you need to know to make the chatbot work for you
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to set up ChatGPT, write effective prompts, and get the most out of OpenAI's chatbot.

You only need these 5 items to banish slugs from your yard
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to protect your yard from slugs using natural deterrents that don't harm wildlife.
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