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

Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight — here's how to spot hundreds of shooting stars
By Kaycee Hill published
Catch the Perseids meteor shower tonight, with tips to make the most of your view and gear that can take it even further.

I’ve been testing ChatGPT-5 — and these 3 features are absolutely brilliant
By Kaycee Hill published
ChatGPT-5 introduces customizable chat colors, preset personalities, and Gmail integration.

iOS 26 lets you create polls in iMessage — here's how to create your own
By Kaycee Hill published
iOS 26's built-in polling feature is a game-changer for iMessage. Here's how you can create your own poll.

Shower not draining? Fix it fast with this cheap household hack
By Kaycee Hill published
Here's how to unclog your shower drain without calling a plumber

Google blocked uBlock Origin in Chrome — here's how to get ad-free browsing back
By Kaycee Hill published
Enable uBlock Origin in Chrome by accessing Chrome flags, enabling legacy extension support, and downloading the extension manually.

Your iPhone's missing volume bar is back — here's how to enable it
By Kaycee Hill published
Enable the volume bar on your iPhone lock screen through settings for precise audio control without unlocking.

The best workouts for extroverts — here's how to choose the right workout for your personality, according to science
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Match your workout style to your personality for a routine that feels natural, enjoyable and far easier to stick with long term.

5 tips to give your Android phone a serious speed boost
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Speed up your Android by deleting unused apps, clearing storage, optimizing settings, customizing your home screen, and checking privacy permissions.

The secret to a great-smelling home — 5 easy tips you're probably not doing
By Kaycee Hill published
Tired of musty odors in your home? These 5 tips will make every room in your home smell incredible.

I tried Gmail's amazing new tool — and it makes cleaning up your inbox super easy
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Use Gmail's new subscription management tool to view all recurring senders and unsubscribe from unwanted emails easily.

How to jump start a car in 5 simple steps
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn the essential steps to safely jump start a dead car battery using basic equipment and proper safety precautions.

5 best workouts to lower your cortisol levels and reduce stress
By Kaycee Hill published
Lower cortisol and reduce stress with yoga, swimming, walking in nature, strength training and dancing workouts.

PS5 running slow? Here’s how to speed it up
By Kaycee Hill published
Boost PS5 performance by updating software, choosing performance mode, managing storage, keeping it cool, and clearing cache.

House flies ruining your summer? Keep them out with these plants
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Repel flies with essential oils they hate by placing lavender, basil, or mint plants on your windowsills.

Stop getting lazy answers from ChatGPT — use Study Mode instead
By Kaycee Hill published
ChatGPT's new study mode stops giving you answers and teaches you instead — here's how to use it.

This genius air fryer hack ripens bananas in minutes — here's how to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Use your air fryer at 300°F for 8 minutes to quickly ripen unripe bananas for baking and cooking.

Gardeners swear by this simple trick — here's how to save split tomatoes fast
By Kaycee Hill published
Prevent tomato splitting with consistent watering, proper timing, and quick action to save cracked fruit before it spoils.

How to speed up your iPhone by clearing its cache
By Kaycee Hill published
Clear your iPhone cache before installing iOS 26 beta to free up storage, prevent conflicts, and ensure smooth performance.

7 hidden Roku tricks everyone needs to know
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Discover hidden Roku features including universal watchlists, phone remote control, lost remote finder, guest mode, and secret diagnostic screens.

You can turn off Galaxy AI on your Samsung phone — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
Disable Galaxy AI features through Settings by accessing individual AI tools and controlling functionality.

The Apple Watch just got an AI fitness coach — how to enable Workout Buddy in watchOS 26
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to enable Workout Buddy on your Apple Watch as part of WatchOS 26.

How to hit your daily step goal without going outside — 5 easy ways to get 10,000 steps
By Kaycee Hill published
Get more steps indoors with easy household activities, creative movement breaks, and simple changes to your daily routin

How to spot AI writing — 5 telltale signs to look for
By Kaycee Hill published
Figure out if AI wrote that post by checking for telltale signs that scream computer-generated content.
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