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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Shopify vs. Wix 2025: Which Web Builder Fits Your Business?
We tested Wix and Shopify to see which one is better for new versus established ecommerce websites, so read on for a side-by-side comparison of our experience.
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Wix vs. Squarespace 2025: Which Is Better for Your Online Business?
We built ecommerce websites with both Wix and Squarespace, comparing the features, ecommerce tools, customer support, and more to bring you the ultimate side-by-side comparison.
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How To Watch the Australian Open: Don’t Miss the Grand Slam Tennis Tournament
If you want to catch the Australian Open, here's where to tune in to see the first serve all the way to the Grand Slam champion. Plus, learn how to watch the "Happy Slam" for free from anywhere.
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How To Make an Ecommerce Website: Quick Building Guide for Beginners (2025)
Web builders with AI tools allow you to quickly create a professional website and launch your ecommerce business in less than a day. Learn how with these 10 steps.
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TransUnion Review 2025: Is It Worth Paying for Credit Monitoring? [Tested]
TransUnion is one of the three major reporting bureaus in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean its paid credit monitoring service is worth it. Here’s why.
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Experian Review 2025: Is the Free Credit Monitoring Service Good? [Tested]
Experian offers more than a free credit report. We tested Experian’s free credit monitoring service to see if it’s any good. Here’s what we found.