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

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.

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 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

9 hidden Siri commands you probably don't know about — and they're actually useful
By Kaycee Hill published
Most Siri features are forgettable, but these nine commands are genuinely practical.

You can de-ice your car windshield in seconds with this one kitchen item — here's how
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn how to de-ice your car windshield quickly and safely using a ziplock bag filled with warm water instead of scraping.

Winter storms could knock out power — here's how to connect a generator to your house safely
By Kaycee Hill published
Extreme cold is hitting, here's how to safely hook up a generator to your house before you lose power.

7 things your iPhone search bar can do that you probably don't know about
By Kaycee Hill published
Your iPhone search bar can do way more than you think. Here's seven hidden features to try next.

Your TV is watching you — how to turn off data collection on LG, Samsung, Roku and more
By Kaycee Hill published
Stop smart TVs from tracking your viewing habits in this brand-by-brand opt-out guide.

3 hidden AirPods features that instantly boost sound and comfort
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Your AirPods have 3 features that boost sound and fit, here's how to use them.
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