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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DreamHost Review 2025: The Best WordPress Host?
DreamHost offers intuitive WordPress hosting and features an complete AI web builder. But there is a big downside to this dream host. Here’s what we found.
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Bluehost Review 2025: Is It Worth the Hype?
Bluehost is recommended by WordPress and offers affordable plans with strong security, but our testing reveals reliability issues and no uptime guarantee.
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Hostinger Web Hosting Review 2025: Is This the Best Web Host for Beginners?
Hostinger impresses with a user-friendly design, practical AI tools, and reliable performance, but its security features may be too basic for online stores.
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GoDaddy Web Hosting Review 2025: Is GoDaddy Still Worth It?
GoDaddy is one of the oldest players in the web hosting game, and it may be a solid choice for your business — but only if it’s worth the price.
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Is McAfee Worth It in 2025?
Some computers come with McAfee pre-installed, but is it worth paying for antivirus software once the free trial ends? We break down why McAfee may be worth the cost.
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Best Photography Website Builders of 2025
Squarespace is the best all-in-one solution for professional photographers. But GoDaddy offers WordPress integration, while Wix lets you customize your portfolio website.