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

iOS 26 Liquid Glass icons — how to get the stunning new look on your iPhone
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Transform your iPhone's appearance with iOS 26's new transparent icon design using simple homescreen customization settings.

Google Maps has secret Easter eggs hiding in plain sight — here's how to unlock them
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to uncover Google Maps' hidden Easter eggs and unusual satellite discoveries.

Spotify's Lossless Listening makes music sound amazing — here's how to enable it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn what Spotify Lossless is and how to enable it for dramatically better sound quality.

I discovered how to unlock ChatGPT-5’s expert mode with this one detailed prompt
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to unlock ChatGPT-5’s expert mode with one structured prompt.

This is the blink-and-you'll-miss-it sign that Meta glasses are recording
By Kaycee Hill published
Spot the visual and audio cues that indicate Meta glasses are capturing video or photos.

I just used Google Gemini to take my selfies to the next level — 5 prompts you should try right now
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Gemini just launched Nano Banana — here’s what it can really do with your photos.

Your kitchen has a secret cleaning weapon you never knew about — and it costs less than $1
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Seven household cleaning methods using lemons as natural alternatives to commercial chemical cleaners.

Tired of accidentally recording audio messages on iPhone? Here's how to stop it
By Kaycee Hill published
This annoying iPhone feature keeps recording you by accident, here's how to turn it off

The New York Times has dropped a new puzzle game — here's how to play Pips
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to play Pips, NYT Games' newest domino-based logic puzzle.

No time for exercise? Here are 5 ways to walk more every day
By Kaycee Hill published
Here's five easy ways to add more walking to your day without scheduling workouts.

3 battery-draining iPhone settings you need to disable immediately
By Kaycee Hill published
Three iPhone settings that drain battery and simple steps to disable them for better performance.

Think Your Drinking Water Is Clean? Why You Need to Clean Your Water and Ice Dispenser Now
By Kaycee Hill published
Fridge water and ice dispensers can harbor bacteria, mold, and mineral buildup without regular maintenance. Here's how to properly clean them.

Your Windows 10 PC Will Lose Security Updates Soon — Here's What to Do Before It's Too Late
By Kaycee Hill published
The Windows 10 support deadline is coming, here's how to stay safe if you can't upgrade to Windows 11

Meta Might Be Accessing Your Camera Roll Without Permission — Here's the Fix
By Kaycee Hill published
Meta has found a new way to invade your privacy. Here's how to opt-out of giving camera roll access on Facebook.

Netflix Wants Your Zodiac Sign to Pick Your Next Binge Watch — Here’s How to Try It
By Kaycee Hill published
Netflix's new Astrology Hub uses your zodiac sign to recommend shows and movies.

How to keep your sofa spotless this summer — 7 expert hacks for stains and spills
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Expert cleaning hacks that remove stubborn summer stains from any sofa

Weak shower pressure is draining your wallet — here's 7 ways you can fix it
By Kaycee Hill published
Improve weak shower pressure and save on your bills with these seven expert tips.

ChatGPT-5 claims to be a superior writing assistant — I tested it to find out
By Kaycee Hill published
I tested GPT-5's writing assistant capabilities across creative, professional, and persuasive writing challenges.

Waze's 'when to leave' feature is a game-changer — here's how to set it up
By Kaycee Hill published
This Waze feature eliminates guesswork about when to leave the house, here's how to set it up.

Your Samsung Galaxy phone comes with a hidden Easy Mode — here's how to activate it
By Kaycee Hill published
Your Samsung Galaxy has a hidden feature that makes it way easier to use, here's how to enable it.

Missing ChatGPT-4 after the GPT-5 roll out? Here's how to bring it back
By Kaycee Hill published
Prefer ChatGPT-4 to the new GPT-5? You can switch back if you meet this requirement.

Make your yard smell amazing — garden experts say these are the only 9 plants you need
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover 11 fragrant plants experts recommend to instantly transform your yard into a beautifully scented, relaxing outdoor space.

Gas prices got you down? This Waze trick finds the cheapest stations near you
By Kaycee Hill published
With Waze you can find the cheapest gas stations hear you. Here's how.
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