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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What Are Pop-Up Ads? (And How To Block Them)
Pop-up ads could contain malicious code that downloads malware to your device. Here’s how to block pop-up windows on your browser and protect your data.
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What Is a Web Browser and How Does It Work?
Without a web browser to interpret web code, the internet would be inaccessible to us all. Here’s how browsers work to connect you to the World Wide Web.
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What Is an IP Address?
IP addresses establish your presence on the internet, somewhat like your home address. Here’s what to know about keeping your IP address safe to maintain your privacy.
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Are Tracking Cookies Stalking You on the Web?
Learn how internet ads figure out what you like or do by tracking your web browsing activity, and how to avoid them by blocking third-party cookies.
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How To Change Your Privacy Settings for a Safer Online Experience
If you haven’t checked your privacy settings, you could be exposing more data than you would like. Here’s how to update your settings across operating systems and devices to stay safe.
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How To Disable Cookies on Firefox: Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
Disabling cookies is a default setting for Firefox, but you can take your online privacy a step further by also blocking third-party cookies and trackers.
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How To Clear Cookies in Microsoft Edge [Step-by-Step Guide]
Learn all about how to manage cookies in Microsoft Edge, including how to clear the cache, remove your browsing history, and delete cookies.
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How To Enable and Disable Cookies on Safari
Want to prevent trackers from using cookies and website data to find out where you go online? We’ll show you how to enable or disable your Safari cookies in this easy-to-follow guide.
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How to Clear Cookies in Google Chrome (Step-by-Step Guide)
When you use Google Chrome, it saves information from the websites you visit. Clearing these files, called cookies, may fix some of your computer issues. Here's how.
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How To Manage Cookies in Your Opera Browser
If you’re new to the Opera Browser experience and want to manage cookies, this article’s for you. With a few pointers, you’ll be an Opera pro in no time.
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Complete Guide to Cookies and Where They're Stored
Web browsers use computer cookies to save information about your habits. So, where are cookies stored? We cover all you need to know about finding your cookies in this article.
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Should You Accept Cookies?
Computer cookies are essential to the modern web, but they're also a security risk. Here’s when you should and shouldn’t accept cookies.
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What Is a Web Beacon and Why Should You Care?
If you’re concerned about internet tracking, you’ll want to know how web beacons affect you.
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How To Protect Your Computer and Stay Safe Online
There are no shortages of internet scammers. Make sure you don’t become the next victim by following some simple internet safety tips.
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How Internet Cookies Track You — Should You Accept?
Internet cookies ensure websites remember who you are so you can have a smooth browsing experience. But not all cookies are bad. Here’s what to know.
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How To Disable or Enable Cookies in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, & More [2026 Guide]
Want to know how to disable cookies and enable them for better privacy and device performance? We’ll show you what you need to know in this guide.