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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Is Bluesky Safe? As Its Popularity Rises, so Do Bluesky Scams (August 2025)
Bluesky offers social media users more control over their data and feeds than X or Facebook, but its lackluster verification and rapid growth have left it open to scammers.
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The Best VPNs for Privacy 2025
We've tested dozens of VPNs and think NordVPN, Proton VPN, and Surfshark are the best for privacy. Plus, these VPNs boast a long list of other features that make them perfect for keeping your data secure.
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Ready To Delete X (Formerly Twitter)? Here’s How
There are plenty of reasons why you may want to delete your X (formerly Twitter) account. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make sure all your data is really gone.
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True People Search Removal: How To Remove Your Personal Info and Prevent Identity Theft
Data broker sites like True People Search collect your public info and put it online for anyone to find. Learn how to delete your info and reclaim your data privacy.
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We Tested 8 Web Builders: These Are the Top 3 AI Website Builders for Businesses in 2025
We tested 8 website builders and found Wix, Squarespace, and Hostinger’s AI tools to be stand-out. We compare platforms to help you pick the right one for your business.
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WordPress vs. Squarespace 2025: Content Creation vs. Ecommerce Ease
WordPress offered us tools for a beautiful blogging experience, but Squarespace stood out for being more versatile and geared toward online businesses.