Dave Schafer

Dave Schafer is a writer at All About Cookies with more than a decade of professional experience covering consumer cybersecurity and tech. His work is driven in part by personal experience — having dealt with identity theft himself, he brings a genuine investment to helping readers understand the tools and practices that keep their data safe.

At AAC, Dave has authored hands-on reviews and comparisons across password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs, as well as educational content on online security and parental control software. His approach centers on cutting through product complexity to give everyday readers clear, actionable guidance.

His writing has appeared on SatelliteInternet.com, HighSpeedInternet.com, Switchful, CableTV, and MakeUseOf, where he covers consumer tech, Android, and online privacy. He has also developed content for web hosting services within the WordPress space, including DreamHost, Elegant Themes, and GoDaddy. He has been writing professionally since 2014.

Dave tests on Mac, Android, and iPhone.