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

Why your TV doesn't look as good as expected — this one setting caps quality
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to enable enhanced HDMI on your TV for better picture quality with gaming consoles and streaming devices.

Ladybugs or Asian beetles? Here's how to identify what's waking up in your walls
By Kaycee Hill published
Ladybugs waking from hibernation might be Asian beetles; here's how to tell the difference.

How to get started with vibe coding — 5 simple tips for beginners
By Kaycee Hill published
New to vibe coding? Here's five tips that help AI generate working code.

This iPhone feature stopped my eye strain — here's how to enable it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to enable Screen Distance, iPhone's hidden eye protection feature that prevents eye strain.

Old smart TV running slow? 5 changes that restore speed and performance
By Kaycee Hill published
Old smart TV feeling sluggish? Learn five simple upgrades that breathe new life into aging sets so you don't have to go searching for a replacement just yet

Your computer is slow because the RAM is full — 7 ways to free it up
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn seven simple methods to free up RAM and improve computer performance.

Heavy rain drives rats indoors — miss these signs and you’ll have an infestation
By Kaycee Hill published
Rats are invading homes right now because of the cold, wet weather. Here's how to stop them.

I found out what really repels mice — and it might be hiding in your bathroom right now
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Mice invade homes in winter, but they won't go near this bathroom item.

Apple buried these 3 genuinely useful iPhone features — here's how to find them
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover three useful iPhone productivity features that Apple never mentions.

Avoid giving your Christmas cactus this one thing in March — or it might not bloom again next year
By Kaycee Hill published
March is a make-or-break month for Christmas cactus; here's what yours needs to produce beautiful blooms come next season.

Peace lily tips turning brown? You're probably blaming the wrong thing
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn why peace lily leaf tips turn brown and how to prevent fluoride and chlorine damage.

My iPhone kept getting stuck in SOS mode — here's how I finally fixed it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to fix an iPhone stuck in SOS mode and restore your cellular connection quickly.

5 reasons your peace lily's leaves are turning brown
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Those brown leaves mean your peace lily is in trouble. Learn the 5 mistakes to fix immediately, so you can keep your houseplant happy and healthy.

Your Samsung TV is watching you — how to turn off data collection
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Stop Samsung TVs from tracking your viewing habits in this opt-out guide.

How and when to fertilize fruit trees for healthy growth and better harvests
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn when to fertilize fruit trees for bigger, healthier fruit, and how to feed them properly.

My photos were always crooked until I found this hidden iPhone camera trick
By Kaycee Hill published
I had no idea my iPhone could level photos automatically — here’s the hidden feature.

3 hidden iPhone Messages features that actually make your life easier
By Kaycee Hill last updated
3 hidden iPhone Messages tricks I discovered by accident — they're incredibly useful.

This Fire TV stick setting causes lag — here's how to turn it off
By Kaycee Hill published
Fire TV Stick running slow? This hidden setting is probably why.

You can turn your iPhone into a distraction-free dumbphone — here's how in 5 steps
By Kaycee Hill published
How to turn your iPhone into a dumbphone without losing essential features.

Can't find your Roku remote? You'll never lose it again after you learn this simple trick
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use Roku's built-in remote finder to locate lost remotes using chimes, buttons, and voice commands.

My laptop fan sounded like a jet engine — here's how I fixed it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn three simple fixes for loud laptop fan noise that work on any laptop brand.

I almost got scammed by AI Overviews — here's how to keep it from happening to you
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how scammers exploit Google's AI Overviews with fake phone numbers and how to protect yourself.

I took my iPhone's dark mode to the next level — here's the hidden trick
By Kaycee Hill published
Take your iPhone's dark mode one step further with these three hidden accessibility features.
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