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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Worried about a TikTok Ban? Here’s How To Use TikTok with a VPN (Tested 2025)
We tested VPNs during and after the brief ban to see if we could still access TikTok with the IP-changing software. Here’s how to use a VPN with TikTok.
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Is Pie Adblock Safe And Legit? Our Review (And Why We Were Surprised)
Pie Adblock claims to block ads and pay you for the ads you do choose to watch, but is it legit? We tested the free ad blocker to see if it’s safe. Here’s what we found.
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Top 3 Best Encrypted Messaging Apps to Protect Your Privacy (2025)
Meta has dominated the messaging app space, but there are more secure apps that don’t share your data, track your activity, or put your privacy at risk.
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How To Watch the NHL Playoffs From Anywhere: No Skating Around the 2025 Schedule
No matter where you hang your jersey, you can catch every NHL playoff game from anywhere by checking out our guide on where to stream with or without cable.
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How To Watch the NBA Playoffs From Anywhere: Be Courtside from Your Couch
No matter where you watch from, you can catch all the NBA playoff games through the Finals in June if you have the right streaming service.
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What Is Android System SafetyCore, and Why You Should Delete It
Android System SafetyCore was installed on Android 9+ devices without user consent, so here’s what it is and how you can get rid of this invasive app.