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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Wix vs. WordPress 2025: Ease of Use vs. Limitless Customization
We were impressed with Wix’s extensive AI tools and the customization WordPress offers. Our comparison highlights the best value for new or established website owners.
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How To Use WordPress: Quick Building Guide for Beginners (2025)
WordPress is super customizable but can be overwhelming for beginners. Use our 10-step WordPress tutorial to get started building your personal or professional website.
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The Best Free Website Builders (August 2025)
We tested Wix, Square Online, and WordPress to see which free web builder has the best features for different types of websites and online marketplaces.
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WordPress Review 2025: Is This Popular Platform the Best for Small Businesses?
We tested WordPress and found the platform great for blogging. But for startup ecommerce websites, we wouldn’t recommend the platform over other web builders. Here’s why.
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Experian vs. Credit Karma 2025: A Free Credit Monitoring Showdown
We tested Experian and Credit Karma’s free credit monitoring services and found that while Credit Karma offers many features, Experian is a better service overall. Here’s why.
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Credit Sesame vs. Credit Karma 2025: Top Free Credit and Financial Monitoring Services Compared
We tested these two popular credit monitoring services. Even though Credit Sesame offers premium credit-building tools, Credit Karma offers more features for free.