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

WhatsApp usernames are rolling out soon — here's how to reserve yours
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Users can claim their preferred WhatsApp username during the early access period. Here's how to do it.

Your Samsung TV could be quietly driving up your electric bill — here is the setting to change
By Kaycee Hill Published
Is your Samsung TV turning on by itself every time you enter the room? This built-in motion detection feature is the culprit. Here's how to disable it.

I refuse to give Netflix a new email for every profile. Use this simple Gmail trick instead
By Kaycee Hill Published
Netflix is forcing every profile in your household to have a unique email login. Here is the simple Gmail trick I'm using to outsmart the new rule.

3 AC mistakes that are quietly spiking your energy bill — and how to fix them
By Kaycee Hill Published
Stop accidentally sabotaging your AC. Learn the 3 common cooling mistakes that are secretly driving up your summer energy bills, and how to fix them today.

3 easy steps to protect visiting hummingbirds from the summer heat
By Kaycee Hill Published
Summer heat threatens hummingbirds, here's how to create a cooling refuge they'll rely on.

I finally got rid of the gnats inside my house, but it took buying these 3 specific things to make the difference
By Kaycee Hill Published
After months of failed DIY methods, these three gnat-elimination products actually work, and they're discounted at Amazon right for Prime Day.

What these 5 new iOS 27 Apple CarPlay features mean for your car
By Kaycee Hill Published
Learn about the new Apple CarPlay features in iOS 27.

Control your Apple TV like a pro with these 5 hidden remote features
By Kaycee Hill Published
Your Apple TV remote has hidden powers that make everyday tasks faster. Here are the five most useful ones.

I used to find my iPhone's Shortcuts app intimidating — then iOS 27 changed everything
By Kaycee Hill Published
With iOS 27, you can get Apple Intelligence to design custom shortcuts — here's how.

The hidden part of your kitchen harbouring bacteria — and how to clean it for good
By Kaycee Hill Published
Expert tips for eliminating bacteria and mold from the hidden hygiene trap in your kitchen.

iOS 27 has a new ‘Liquid Glass’ slider — here's how to find it and use it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Forget the old presets: iOS 27 fixes a major iPhone customisation complaint by introducing a 'liquid glass' slider. Here is how to unlock total control.

Google has been hiding a flight simulator for 20 years and now it's free on the web — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill Published
Access Google Earth's hidden flight simulator directly from your web browser with no download required.

This is what's really causing your tomato leaves to curl — and how to actually fix it
By Kaycee Hill Published
Learn what causes tomato leaves to curl and how to restore your plants to health.

The 3 new iOS 27 AI tools that will instantly save your ruined photos
By Kaycee Hill Published
iOS 27 adds three AI-powered editing tools to the Photos app that fix common photo mistakes without needing a third-party editor.

Apple finally brings built-in drawing tools to iOS 27 Messages — here's how to try it
By Kaycee Hill Published
iOS 27 lets you draw and send hand-drawn messages in the Messages app with full Apple Pencil support on iPad.

AirPods finally get a custom EQ in iOS 27 — here is how to fix your sound
By Kaycee Hill Published
The new custom EQ feature in iOS 27 allows AirPods users to manually adjust bass, mids, and treble for a personalized audio experience.

How to get every World Cup match on your calendar in under 60 seconds
By Kaycee Hill Published
This free, 1-minute hack to put every World Cup game on your calendar.

The real reason stink bugs are invading your house this summer (and how to stop them)
By Kaycee Hill Published
Those aren't friendly stink bugs in your house. How to spot and repel the invasive kind.

'I can't remember the last time I cleaned this' — 5 hidden dirt zones in your house and how to clean them
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Mold, grime, and bacteria accumulate in these five notorious spot around the home. Here's how to clean them.

I spotted fuzzy white mold on my houseplant soil — here's how I fixed it with a cupboard staple
By Kaycee Hill Published
Stop white mold on houseplants with this simple kitchen spice trick,

This clever iOS 27 Wallet upgrade means you'll never have to carry a physical loyalty card again
By Kaycee Hill Published
With iOS 27, you can add loyalty cards, membership cards, and gift cards to Apple Wallet. Here’s how.

I tried the viral TikTok hack that turns your phone into a 3D hologram — here's how to do it yourself
By Kaycee Hill Published
Build a DIY hologram projector using your phone and one common household item. You'll be surprised at the results.

FaceTime just got a huge upgrade thanks to iOS 27 — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
With iOS 27, you can split your camera on FaceTime — here's how dual capture mode works.
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