Kate Quinlan
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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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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.
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1Password vs. Aura Password Manager 2025: Password Security Specialist or All-in-One Suite?
1Password offers specialized password security, while Aura boasts a digital security suite that features a VPN and antivirus protection with its secure password vault.
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NordPass vs. Aura Password Manager 2025: Which Password Vault Is Better?
NordPass is our #1 dedicated password manager, but Aura’s all-in-one digital suite offers a competitive password vault. Here’s our experience testing both.
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Total Adblock vs. Aura Ad Blocker 2025: Which Actually Blocks Ads Better?
Total Adblock is a reliable ad blocker, while Aura goes the extra mile by including online identity protection features. We tested both ad blockers, and here’s what we found.