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

Router overheating? The simple mistakes killing your Wi-Fi this summer — according to a networking expert
By Kaycee Hill Published
Is your router struggling in the heat? A broadband expert says you're likely making these mistakes.

Why your peace lily isn't blooming — and the exact feeding method to fix it
By Kaycee Hill Published
The right fertilizer strategy keeps your peace lily thriving year-round.

I thought AI interior design was a gimmick — until ChatGPT fixed my living room’s awkward corner
By Kaycee Hill Published
I used ChatGPT as a personal interior designer, and it saved me $800 in buyer's remorse.

Apple is paying $250 million to iPhone customers over delayed AI features — here's how to get your share
By Kaycee Hill Published
If you purchased an iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 Pro during launch, Apple owes you money for 'misleading' AI promises.

I got so much more out of my Apple Watch after turning on these 5 features — here's how to use them
By Kaycee Hill Published
From a hidden web browser to a stealth camera shutter, these underrated Apple Watch features will change how you use your wearable.

Why is my basil turning yellow? The 3 most common causes and how to fix them
By Kaycee Hill Published
Yellowing basil leaves are a stress signal. Here's what your plant is trying to tell you.

Google Maps only showing preview? Here’s how to get the start button back
By Kaycee Hill Published
Google Maps can sometimes not show the Start button to begin navigation. Here's how to get it to show up.

The timeless gardening wisdom your grandparents swore by — and why it still works today
By Kaycee Hill Published
Classic gardening wisdom from generations past remains one of the most reliable approaches to a thriving garden.

How to stop a flying ant invasion using a single item from your spice rack
By Kaycee Hill Published
Facing a sudden flying ant invasion? Skip the store-bought sprays and use this common household spice to clear them out.

Meta's new AI tool uses your Instagram photos by default — here’s how to opt out
By Kaycee Hill Published
Meta's new AI image tool automatically uses public Instagram photos unless you opt out.

I tried the new Siri AI features: here's 3 you'll actually want to use every day
By Kaycee Hill Published
These Siri AI features focus on the tiny digital chores that slow you down. Here are 3 practical shortcuts that make all the difference.

Apple hid a perfect 'dumb phone' feature inside your iPhone that's great for kids — here's how to turn it on
By Kaycee Hill Published
Discover Assistive Access on your iPhone: Apple's hidden iOS feature that turns your device the ultimate "dumb phone".

iOS 27 adds a clever new control for AirPods Adaptive mode
By Kaycee Hill Published
AirPods ambient noise blending is much easier to control thanks to this new iOS 27 method.

iOS 27 beta now lets you customize Siri's pace and expressivity — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Your iPhone’s Siri just got a massive voice upgrade in iOS 27; here is how to try it.

I make a natural spider deterrent every summer using citrus peels — here's how to spider-proof your home for free
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Stop spiders from entering through open summer windows with this zero-cost citrus trick.

Google wants to train its AI on your search history. Here's how to opt out now
By Kaycee Hill Published
Opt out of Google's new data collection feature before your media gets used to train its AI models.

iOS 27's new AI feature will automatically fix your weak passwords — how to set it up
By Kaycee Hill Published
iOS 27's new auto-password feature fixes weak and compromised credentials without you lifting a finger.

Stop mold from spreading through your home via AC this summer
By Kaycee Hill Published
How to prevent mold in your AC during hot weather, before it spreads through your home.

The price of new phones is skyrocketing — 8 habits to make your current one last for years
By Kaycee Hill Published
Smartphone prices are soaring due to 'RAMageddon.' Skip the upgrade cycle with these 8 simple habits to make your current phone last for years.

7 surprising things making your house hot (and how to fix them for free)
By Kaycee Hill Published
Keep your home cool during heatwaves without letting your energy bill skyrocket with these smart hacks.

Here's how to clean quartzite countertops properly — and the mistake that ruins them
By Kaycee Hill Published
The right way to clean quartzite countertops to preserve their beauty.

You can turn your old phone into a free dashcam in just 3 steps — here's how
By Kaycee Hill Published
Got an old iPhone or Android gathering dust? Turn it into a dashcam with this simple guide.

Google Maps actually defaults to the slowest route now — here's how to fix it
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Google Maps now defaults to fuel-efficient routes that can be slower. Disable this setting to get fastest navigation.
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