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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What Is VPS Hosting? (And Do You Need It for Your Ecommerce Website?)
Discover if VPS hosting is the right choice for your ecommerce business and whether it can support seamless customer experiences.
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Web Hosting Types Explained: Find the One That Fits Your Online Business
A solid hosting service keeps your ecommerce store fast, secure, and always online. This guide explains the different web hosting types and the best business use cases.
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How To Host a Website: From Choosing Your Platform to Registering Your Domain
In our step-by-step guide, learn how to host a website. We cover the process, including whether to choose WordPress or an all-in-one provider to host your ecommerce site.
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What Is Web Hosting, and How Does It Work for Ecommerce Websites?
We explain what web hosting is, break down the different types of web hosting services available, and explore which may be best for your ecommerce business.
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How To Stop Pop-Up Ads on an Android Phone: Do Ad Blockers Work?
Learn 6 tested methods to stop pop-up ads from appearing on your Android device.
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How To Get a Fake Email Address — And Why You Should
Learn how to protect your privacy by masking your real email address.