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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SlickVPN Review 2026: Buyer Beware
SlickVPN claims its a safe, high-quality VPN, but the website is riddled with coding errors, and SlickVPN will accept your money without providing a viable VPN download — or a refund.
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The Best VPNs for CoD Warzone 2026
Looking to take your Call of Duty Warzone experience to the next level? Use one of the best VPNs for Warzone — like NordVPN, Surfshark, or PIA — to drop your lag time, protect your account from hackers, and get a VIP ticket to easy bot lobbies.
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The Best Free VPNs for Windows 2026
The best free VPNs for Windows, like PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN, safeguard your digital privacy, enhance internet security, and unblock streaming.
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Qustodio vs. Norton Family 2026: It Comes Down to Features vs. Security
Qustodio and Norton Family are both parental control services that offer you the ability to monitor the content your child views online. Qustodio offers more robust monitoring features, while Norton provides a more secure service.
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Bark vs. Norton Family 2026: Robust Monitoring vs. Comprehensive Web Filtering
It’s a close call: Norton is a top name in cybersecurity, but its parental controls don’t outperform Bark. Norton offers key features like web filtering, screen time limits, and location services, but Bark provides comprehensive monitoring across devices.
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Bark vs. Net Nanny 2026: How Much Parental Control Do You Need?
Bark and Net Nanny are two highly rated parental control apps. Although Bark offers more comprehensive monitoring, Net Nanny can be an ideal solution for parents looking for less invasive protection.
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Aura Parental Controls vs. Norton Family 2026
Aura’s bundled parental controls are a nice addition to its identity theft plans, but Norton’s standalone parental control app offers monitoring, surveillance, and location services to help keep your kids safe online and offline.
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The Best VPNs With Port Forwarding 2026
Our top picks for VPNs that support port forwarding include Proton VPN, Private Internet Access (PIA), and PureVPN. Here's why.
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The Best VPNs for Sweden 2026
Discover the top VPNs for Sweden: NordVPN for unparalleled security, Surfshark for budget-friendly security solutions, and ExpressVPN for lightning-fast streaming.
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Aura Antivirus Review 2026: Is It the Ultimate Cybesecurity Suite?
Aura packs plenty of features into its security suite, giving you antivirus protection, identity theft coverage, crediting monitoring, and even providing coverage for multiple devices and people.
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CactusVPN Review 2026: A Competitive VPN Service
CactusVPN combines robust security features and fast speeds with competitive pricing, but its inconsistent performance may not work for privacy-minded users.
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The Best VPNs To Watch Paramount+ 2026
Discover the best VPNs for watching Paramount+ and unblocking popular streaming services, all without compromising on security.
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Aura Parental Controls vs. Bark 2026: Non-Invasive Insights Into Online Behavior or Extensive Monitoring?
Bark covers all bases for parental control features, including location tracking, while Aura excels in offering unique, non-invasive insights into your child's online habits. Learn more.
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ID Resolve vs. LifeLock 2026
When comparing identity theft protection services like ID Resolve and Norton LifeLock, it matters what coverage you need — and which features actually work.
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ID Resolve Review 2026: Is It More Than a Restoration Service?
ID Resolve is billed as a complete identity monitoring system; we found it met some expectations while falling short on others — chiefly, the full functionality of features.
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How To Compress and Extract Files on Any Operating System
Compressing (zipping) and extracting (unzipping) files are easy ways to download and transfer large files. Learn how to compress and extract files on any device, whether on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or even Linux.
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How To Delete Your Google Search History
Your Google search history retains more of your data than you might expect, so learn how to clear your browsing data to protect your privacy and security.
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The Best Web Browsers for Privacy 2026
We’ve picked the top web browsers that are tailored for diverse privacy needs — from Opera's versatile functionality to Mullvad's focused tracking protection.
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NordVPN vs. Norton Secure VPN 2026: Standalone VPN or Security Bundle?
NordVPN and Norton Secure VPN both come from reputable names in security, but NordVPN offers advanced security and more features like torrenting and streaming support.
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AVG vs. TotalAV 2026: Why AVG Outperforms the Award-winning TotalAV
AVG offers a popular freemium antivirus program, but TotalAV is the budget pick if you’re considering a premium plan. Here's our comparison of AVG and TotalAV, evaluating their performance, features, pricing, and more.
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Identity Guard vs. Allstate Identity Protection 2026: There’s a Clear Winner
Identity Guard and Allstate both offer identity theft protection, but Allstate Identity Protection offers more features than we’ve seen in other services.
