Catherine McNally
Catherine McNally is an editor at All About Cookies with more than a decade of experience in digital publishing, content strategy, and editorial quality across technology and internet security. In her time on the team, she has overseen editorial accuracy and standards across nearly 400 articles.
Before joining All About Cookies, Catherine served as Senior Writer and Editorial Lead for Internet & Gaming at Reviews.org and HighSpeedInternet.com (Clearlink), where she developed consumer-facing rating methodologies and editorial frameworks for technology product reviews in a directly adjacent vertical.
Catherine holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and an M.B.A. in Project Management from Amberton University. Her journalism training grounds her approach to accuracy and sourcing, while her project management background informs the editorial workflows she has overseen across All About Cookies' highest-traffic security verticals.
Her writing has appeared on Reviews.org, HighSpeedInternet.com, and BetterUp. She is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- VPNs
- Antivirus
- Internet & Networking
- Identity Theft
- Online Privacy
- Password Managers
- Data Security
- Cookies
- B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and an M.B.A. in Project Management from Amberton University
Catherine's Latest Articles
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The Best Password Managers for Chrome 2026
Dedicated password managers are more secure than Google Password Manager. Based on our testing, we think NordPass, 1Password, and Keeper are the best password vaults for Chrome. Here's why.
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The Best Antivirus Software for Windows 2026
Bitdefender is our overall recommendation as the best antivirus for Windows because of its high levels of protection, low impact on PC performance, and advanced security features.
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Ghostery Review 2026: It's Like Ads Were Never There
Our testing proves that Ghostery can block spooky ads, but is it effective against trackers?
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LastPass Review 2026: Has It Earned Our Trust?
LastPass has been the subject of scrutiny over the years with its growing list of hacks and cybersecurity incidents. We tested the password manager to determine if its service is worth risking our data using.
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How To Change Your Snapchat Location in 2026
Learn how to change your location settings on Snapchat quickly and easily.
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Anti-Malware vs. Antivirus: Which Software Offers the Best Protection?
We explain the difference between anti-malware tools and antivirus software to help you decide which product is right for you.
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How to Select and Install a Kodi VPN on Your Device
Enjoy your free streaming media experience safely with a recommended VPN for Kodi.
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Comodo Antivirus Review 2026: Does It Still Hold Up?
Comodo antivirus was created in the late 90s and grew up with the internet, but is it sufficient for today's cyberthreats?
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The Best Ad Blockers for Microsoft Edge 2026
Want to block more embedded ads, pop-ups, and trackers than Microsoft Edge's built-in ad blocker can? We recommend Total Adblock, Surfshark, and NordVPN Threat Protection. Here's why.
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Is This Job For Real? Here are 8 Popular Job Scams and 8 Tips to Avoid Them
35% of people encountered a fake job posting in the past year. Learn to recognize fake job offers, reshipping scams, task scams, and more before scammers find you.
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The 8 Most Devastating DDoS Attacks of 2022 (And Why They Still Matter)
The threat landscape continued to evolve in 2022 as DDoS attacks became part of cyberwarfare between nations. But what are they, and how can you become an unwitting part of their attack?
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Use a VPN for Torrenting to Maximize Your Experience
Learn how using a VPN for torrenting can hide your identity and enhance your security, including how to choose a VPN that is fast, secure, and accepts anonymous payment methods.
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How To Use a Pokémon GO VPN To Change Location Anytime
If you play Pokémon GO and want to use a VPN to change your location, we can help. Follow our guide for some Pokémon GO hacks.
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Microsoft Privacy Protection Review 2026: What’s the Point?
Microsoft Privacy Protection was discontinued in February 2025. Learn about our previous experience with the service.
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The Best VPNs for iPhone and iPad 2026
Using a virtual private network app or VPN app when away from your home network is the best way to secure your iOS device from hackers and cybercriminals. Here are three of the best we've tested.
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How To Choose and Set Up a Chromebook VPN
Adding a VPN to Chrome is easy with this step-by-step guide on choosing and installing a trustworthy VPN.
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How To Avoid Spam by Masking Your Email Across the Web
Spam email isn’t just annoying, it can also contain harmful malware; email masking can keep your email address private and secure.
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How to Find Your Roku's IP Address: 5 Methods
Find your Roku's IP address with these methods so you can troubleshoot issues or set up a VPN.
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The Most Popular Streaming Show in Every State
Using Google Trends data, the All About Cookies team found out which streaming show is the most popular in every state in the U.S.
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How To Get a U.S. IP Address
Use a VPN to get a U.S. IP address for streaming, banking, and more — or try Tor and proxy alternatives.
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How To Find the IP Address on Your Mac (OS X or macOS Ventura)
You don’t need to call the Apple helpdesk to find your IP address on a Mac. We make it easy to access the information you need on macOS with our expert guide.