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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The Best Credit Monitoring Services of 2025
Based on our firsthand testing, we think Credit Karma, Experian, and Aura provide the best credit monitoring services. Here’s why.
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Tired of Snapchat Ads? Here’s How To Disable or Block Unwanted Ads in 2025
There are 900+ million Snapchat users, and Snapchat ads run on a lot of harvested data. Learn how to disable or block Snapchat ads from your Chat feed.
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GoDaddy vs. Squarespace 2025: Only One Offers Diverse Features for Any Business
We built websites with GoDaddy and Squarespace, comparing prices, features, ecommerce tools, and more. Learn about our experience in this head-to-head comparison.
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Kickstart Your Online Business: 12 Ways To Make Money From a Website (August 2025)
You can make money from a website, but you need the right niche, tools, and strategy to become a successful online entrepreneur. Here are 12 ways to monetize an existing or new website.
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Shopify vs. Squarespace 2025: Pros, Cons, and What Works for Your Business
We tested both Shopify and Squarespace so you can decide which web builder is better for your ecommerce business. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of our experience.
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The Best Web Builders for Ecommerce in 2025 [Tested]
We tested and reviewed popular website builders to determine the best for ecommerce. Squarespace, Wix, and Shopify are our top picks. Here's why.