Kate Quinlan
Kate is an Editor at All About Cookies. She has a decade of digital publishing experience and a background in EdTech. As a digital security expert, she leverages her passion for helping people to create authentic, well-researched content on a wide-range of digital privacy and security topics. In addition to writing and editing, she also conducts firsthand testing of various security software, from ad blockers to VPNs.
When not at her computer, Kate, along with her husband, strives to adopt sustainable living practices. Together, they love to learn about and build homesteading skills (organic gardening and food preservation), experiment with vegan cooking (replacing mac and cheese is impossible), and dote on their lively daughter.
Number one cybersecurity tip: Use unique, complex passwords! Weak passwords are the gateway to identity theft problems. All it takes is one data breach to give hackers access to your online accounts.
- Scams
- Phishing tactics
- Streaming
- VPNs
- Ad blockers
- Social media privacy
- Web hosting/building
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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Namecheap vs. Bluehost 2025: The Steak Knife or the Swiss Army Knife?
Bluehost wins for feature-rich hosting across multiple sites, but Namecheap's EasyWP is ideal for beginners focused on one WordPress site.
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The Best Black Friday Web Hosting Deals 2025
Choosing the right web host is an essential part of site ownership. These Black Friday web hosting deals offer some of the best discounts you’ll see all year.
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HostGator vs. GoDaddy 2025: Flawless Victory, But For Which Host?
HostGator is best for users who want staging environments, thorough security, and a free CDN. GoDaddy might be appealing if you prioritize NVMe storage for database-heavy sites.
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SiteGround vs. GoDaddy 2025: Goliath vs. Slightly Bigger Goliath
Can SiteGround's premium service stand up to GoDaddy's behemoth of (relative) market share? If you’re not sure which is the best value for your site, we break it all down for you right here.
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DreamHost vs. Bluehost 2025: Which WordPress Host Bundles the Most Value?
Bluehost wins on value with its included staging, CDN, and security features, which DreamHost lacks. But DreamHost offers dream performance and more storage.
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Black Friday Software Deals 2025: Best Discounts On Cybersecurity Bundles
If you’re shopping for complete digital protection, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best times to save on software bundles from the top names in cybersecurity.
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The Best Parental Controls for Teenagers 2025
Finding the right monitoring app for your teen isn't easy. But we recommend Aura for unintrusive monitoring, Bark for message monitoring, and Norton Family for location tracking.
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Hostinger vs. SiteGround 2025: Where Should You Host Your Business Website?
Having trouble deciding whether to go with Hostinger or SiteGround? We can help you choose where to host your website with our expert comparison of both services.
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Namecheap vs. GoDaddy 2025: A Tight Race With One Clear Value Winner
Namecheap delivers excellent performance at honest prices, ideal for small businesses and bloggers. GoDaddy costs significantly more but excels at security and AI tools.
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Life360 Review 2025: A Smarter Take on Family Location Tracking
Life360 is a location-tracking app that prioritizes safety, especially while driving. It's designed to keep families and groups connected. Learn more about its pros and cons.
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NordPass vs. Bitwarden 2025: Which Should You Trust With Your Passwords?
Your online accounts are only as secure as your passwords. We compare NordPass, the #1 password manager, with Bitwarden, a highly-rated open-source password vault. Learn more.
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GoDaddy vs. Bluehost 2025: Reliable Uptime or Better Value?
Bluehost wins on value with multi-site support, more storage, and lower pricing, while GoDaddy offers reliable guaranteed uptime for high-stakes ecommerce sites.
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SiteGround Pricing Guide: 2025 Plans and Deals
It's no secret that SiteGround comes with a pretty hefty price bump around renewal time. We take a look at SiteGround’s pricing to help you decide if it’s worth the cost for your business.
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EventVPN Review 2025: Our Experience with ExpressVPN’s Free VPN
EventVPN, offered by ExpressVPN, is designed for the Apple ecosystem. We’ve tested the free plan to see if it’s as good as other free VPNs, and whether it’s worth upgrading.
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SiteGround Review 2025: Is It Worth the Price of Renewal?
Based on our testing, we think SiteGround is a user-friendly, reliable web host. But its steep renewal prices may not be worth it.
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Namecheap Review 2025: The Most Beginner-Friendly WordPress Host?
Namecheap's EasyWP delivers excellent performance and beginner-friendly features at an unbeatable price, though it lacks AI tools and modern storage technology.
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Hostinger vs. Bluehost 2025: Could the Cheaper Host Be Better?
Hostinger wins on performance, customer satisfaction, and overall value. Choose Bluehost only if you need phone support, cPanel access, or higher traffic limits.
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How To Bypass Age Verification Laws in 2025 [Tested]
You don’t need to hand over your ID every time you click “I’m over 18.” Here’s how VPNs and privacy tools help you (and your browsing) stay anonymous.
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OmniWatch vs. Norton LifeLock 2025: Budget-Friendly Coverage or Premium Identity Theft Protection?
OmniWatch offers budget-friendly identity theft protection, while Norton LifeLock offers premium identity monitoring features that may make it worth the cost.
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Is Aura Worth It in 2025?: Security You Can Trust, Extras You Might Skip
Aura excels at core identity protection with credit monitoring, fraud alerts, and recovery services, but are the extra features worth it for individuals or families?
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Is Norton Worth It in 2025? A Look at Norton 360 Antivirus Cost vs. Value
Norton 360 provides hassle-free antivirus protection, along with identity and privacy features. We look at whether Norton is worth it for individuals and families.