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

Don't throw it out! Here's 5 ways to use leftover paint around your home
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Leftover paint doesn't have to go to waste, here's 5 ways you can use it around your home.

5 hidden Roku features everyone needs to know
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Hidden Roku shortcuts and features that make streaming easier, from finding lost remotes to organizing content.

Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by calling the SSA.

5 ways to fix your soundbar when it's not working properly
By Kaycee Hill published
Fix common soundbar problems including no sound, Bluetooth issues, sync problems, and audio quality, by following these tips.

Just got a Hisense TV? Change these 5 settings before you start watching
By Kaycee Hill published
Make the most of your Hisense TV with these five quick setting changes,

iOS 26 has hidden easter eggs you probably haven't found — here are 5 you need to try
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover five hidden iOS 26 easter eggs and secret responses that make your iPhone so much more fun to use.

Just got a PS5? Here's 7 settings to change first
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn which 7 PS5 settings to adjust immediately after setup for better picture quality, battery life, and overall performance.

Upgrade your smart TV for free — these 5 things make the biggest difference
By Kaycee Hill published
Upgrade your smart TV's performance with these five free adjustments.

Just got a new iPhone? Here's how to set it up properly
By Kaycee Hill published
The complete guide to setting up your new iPhone.

The secret to making your home smell like clean linen 365 days a year
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn five practical methods to keep your home smelling like fresh, clean linen throughout the year using diffusers, candles, and sprays.

This kitchen staple melts ice on your driveway — and it's better than salt
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use coffee grounds to safely de-ice your driveway.

I just discovered these 5 hidden AirPods features — and they're game-changers
By Kaycee Hill published
The hidden AirPods features everyone should know about, and how to enable them.

5 signs you've overwatered your Christmas cactus — and how to fix it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn the five signs of an overwatered Christmas cactus, how to save it from root rot, and how to water correctly to prevent future problems.

Your garage door is wasting energy and driving up your heating bill — here's how to fix it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to draft-proof your garage in four steps to reduce energy bills and prevent cold air from entering your home.

I changed ChatGPT's personality and it's 10x more useful now — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Customize ChatGPT's personality using preset options or custom instructions for responses that match your preferred tone and style.

Your mechanical keyboard is disgusting — here's how to clean it properly in 30 minutes
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to deep clean a mechanical keyboard by removing keycaps and cleaning switches, keys, and the keyboard base.

How to keep your home warm during a power outage — 5 emergency heating methods
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn five methods to heat your home safely during winter power outages, from emergency prep to alternative heating sources.

How to start a snow blower the right way — step by step
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn the step-by-step process to start gas and electric snow blowers correctly without flooding the engine or straining the starter.

Apple buried these 5 iOS 26 features — and they're genuinely useful
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover five hidden iOS 26 features that make your iPhone more useful.

ChatGPT Wrapped reveals everything you asked AI this year — here's how to generate yours
By Kaycee Hill published
Use ChatGPT to generate a Wrapped-style recap of your usage for 2025 with one simple prompt.

AI browsers can be tricked into stealing your data — here's how to protect yourself
By Kaycee Hill published
When using AI-powered browsers, make sure to protect yourself with these five security tips.

Freezing weather can destroy your sprinkler system — here's how to winterize it now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to drain your sprinkler system before winter to prevent costly freeze damage to pipes and valves.

Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch this holiday season when you sign up for home internet — here's how to get yours
By Kaycee Hill published
Sign up for Verizon Fios home internet and get a free Nintendo Switch, but you'll need to act fast.
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