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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Trying To Dodge DOGE? What To Know To Protect Your Privacy
Shoddy data handling and an embarrassing website hack have many skeptical of DOGE’s ability to keep our info safe, but there are steps you can take to improve your data security.
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Heard of YubiKey? After This, You May Want One
The YubiKey is reminiscent of a flash drive, but instead of holding data, it protects your data with advanced encryption and automated features.
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VantageScore vs. FICO: How To Demystify Your Credit Scores
Lenders and creditors use various VantageScore and FICO score models to determine your creditworthiness. Improve your financial literacy by understanding your credit scores.
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Incogni vs. Aura 2025: Robust Data Removal vs. Full Identity Theft Protection
Incogni beats Aura because it's a more comprehensive data removal service, but Aura has its own strengths when it comes to ID theft protection.
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Whoer VPN Review 2025: Why This Is a Risky VPN
Top-rated VPN services offer advanced online privacy with strong encryption protocols, robust security features, and fast speeds. Here’s where Whoer VPN fell short.
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How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Chrome [Step-by-Step Guide]
We tested how to manage Google pop-ups on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to bring you the most up-to-date ways to customize your Chrome browser experience.