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

YouTube now lets you hide Shorts completely — here's how to turn them off
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to remove YouTube Shorts from your feed using the zero-minute time limit.

The most common charging habit is actually killing your phone — here's the fix
By Kaycee Hill published
Is your phone battery dying faster? This charging mistake is likely why.

Where did your Google Drive storage go? 5 hidden space-hogs you can delete now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to free up Google Drive storage for free with five simple tricks that clear clutter so you can reclaim your space.

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD runs off your TV's USB port — here's how to pre-order it
By Kaycee Hill published
Where to preorder the Fire TV Stick HD, Amazon's newest streaming device, and what makes it different.

iOS 26 lets you match app icons to your iPhone color — here's how to enable it
By Kaycee Hill published
Automatically tint your iPhone's app icons to match its body color or Apple MagSafe case color.

This aluminum foil hack keeps birds away from grass seed — and it actually works
By Kaycee Hill published
Aluminum foil reflects light and movement to deter birds from eating grass seed before it germinates.

This smart TV setting is ruining your picture quality — turn it off now
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn why the Eco setting dims your TV's picture and how to disable it.

Don't throw out your used tea bags — this trick helps eliminate fridge odors as good as baking soda
By Kaycee Hill published
This game-changing hack eliminates fridge odors using something you'd normally throw away.

Samsung is killing Messages for millions of users — here's your escape plan
By Kaycee Hill published
Samsung is replacing Messages with Google Messages, here's how to make the switch.

5 hidden settings that extend your Apple Watch's battery life
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to double your Apple Watch's battery life with these straightforward settings changes.

The 5 easy ways to keep pollen out of your home this spring
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to pollen-proof your home this spring with simple decluttering, cleaning and ventilation tips that could ease your symptoms.

NASA just shared jaw-dropping Artemis II wallpapers — here's how to set them on your Mac or Windows PC
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to download and set NASA's Artemis II mission photos as your desktop background.

TikTok just discovered you can change your iPhone's charging sound — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
This iPhone charging sound trend is taking over TikTok. Here's how to try it.

Windows is using your internet to update other people’s PCs — disable this hidden setting to speed up your connection
By Kaycee Hill published
Microsoft uses other Windows PCs to distribute Windows Updates but fortunately you can disable this setting and maximize your computer's bandwidth.

Your earbuds are damaging your hearing — 3 warning signs you're ignoring
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn the warning signs of earbud-related hearing damage, and how to protect your hearing going forward.

3 Google Maps features that solve the biggest travel headaches
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Google Maps can remind you when to leave, show parking availability, and save your spot so you never forget where you parked.

Amazon has a hidden button that connects you with a real customer service agent — here's where to find it
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to request a callback from Amazon customer service and talk to a real person.

Apple Podcasts finally has video thanks to iOS 26.4 — here's how to enable it
By Kaycee Hill published
iOS 26.4 adds video podcast support directly in Apple Podcasts, here's where to find it.

Stop getting tricked by airline algorithms — how to use ChatGPT to find the real deals
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to use ChatGPT's Skyscanner integration to find cheaper flights faster.

I stopped making these 9 plant ‘care’ mistakes and now my plants are thriving
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Learn the most common houseplant care mistakes and simple fixes that keep plants thriving.

Life is Strange: Reunion is unashamed fan service — and that's exactly why it works
By Kaycee Hill published
Life is Strange: Reunion is unapologetic damage control, and the best thing to happen to this series in a decade.

iOS 26.4 finally fixes keyboard typos — but there's one more step you need to take
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn why iOS 26.4 solves the keyboard bug but requires resetting your keyboard dictionary to fully fix typing issues.

30 hidden iPhone features for Apple's 50th — even super-users don't know them all
By Kaycee Hill published
Celebrate Apple's 50th anniversary by discovering 30 hidden iPhone features that even experienced users don't know about.
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