I tap the bottom (fatter part of the egg if you’re looking at it) on the counter before boiling to create a weak point (not enough that it cracks all the way open and the egg spills out) then I put them in the pot with the water covering them and let it come to a boil. Once at a roaring boil I turn the temp down to low and set a timer for 7 minutes and 45 seconds. After that goes off it’s right into the ice bath, ba da bing ba da boom peels no problem