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

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.

5 Fire TV settings you should change right now for better performance
By Kaycee Hill published
Five essential Fire TV settings to change for better performance, from clearing the cache to stopping background apps.

Your peace lily needs dividing if you see these signs — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn when to divide your peace lily based on warning signs, plus step-by-step instructions for splitting and replanting successfully.

My iPhone Face ID wasn't recognizing me consistently — this one setting fixed it
By Kaycee Hill published
Fix your iPhone's inconsistent Face ID recognition by setting up an alternate appearance.

This futuristic hair dryer could put Dyson on notice with robotic arms that protect your hair from damage
By Kaycee Hill published
Dreame just unveiled an AI hair dryer with robotic arms at CES 2026.

Philodendrons are one of the easiest houseplants — here's how to care for them
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn five philodendron care tips covering light, watering, feeding, pruning, and training for healthy, fast-growing plants.

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

Just got an Android smartwatch? Install these 3 apps immediately
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn which three Android smartwatch apps to install first to get the most out of them.

You can find your missing iPhone with one text message thanks to Apple Shortcuts — here’s how to set it up
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to set up an iPhone shortcut that locates your phone and takes a photo when you text it a specific keyword.

I've been air frying for years — these 5 tips help me get the most out of it
By Kaycee Hill published
Get the most out of your air fryer with these 5 top tips you need to know.

7 brilliant uses for your Christmas tree that beat throwing it away
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn seven ways to reuse your Christmas tree, rather than sending it straight to the trash heap.

DuckDuckGo has added AI image generation — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to generate AI images using DuckDuckGo's new image creation tool with simple text prompts.

L'Oréal's new hair straightener + multi styler uses light instead of extreme heat — and it works 3X faster
By Kaycee Hill published
L'Oréal announced an infrared hair straightener and an LED face mask at CES 2026, both launching in 2027 with light-based technology.

Centipedes in your home are a warning sign — here's how to stop them
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn why centipedes appear in homes, what pests they're hunting, and how to eliminate both centipedes and their prey for good.

How to keep your Christmas cactus producing gorgeous blooms every year
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn simple year-round Christmas cactus care tips for watering, light, and temperature to ensure healthy blooms every holiday season.
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