Kate Quinlan
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Kate is an Editor at All About Cookies. She has 8+ years of digital publishing experience as a content manager, developmental editor, and curriculum writer. She leverages specializations in EdTech and educational publishing to create impactful, well-researched content that aids learners of all ages.
With a degree in professional writing, Kate got her start overseeing communications and web management for community-based nonprofits. Accustomed to wearing many hats, she has helped independent authors, educational magazines, small businesses, and startups to craft meaningful content for print and digital media.
When not at her computer, Kate and her husband strive to adopt sustainable living practices. She loves 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 two pups (Riley and Olive), big black cat (Gizmo), and pet snake (Snakey).
- Scams
- Phishing tactics
- Streaming
- VPNs
- Ad blockers
- Social media privacy
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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Why Digital Privacy and Security Experts Are Concerned About the Take It Down Act
TIDA criminalizes the online distribution of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes. Here’s why the new law poses concerns for digital rights groups and others.
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Is Apple Pay Safe? Yes, Here's Why
Apple Pay utilizes various forms of encryption to secure your payment, but that doesn't mean the mobile payment system can protect against human error or scams.
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Install a VPN on Your School Computer, Even if It’s Blocked
Your school-issued device might ban VPNs, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use one. Our guide explains how to install and use a VPN on school laptops.
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Is Your VPN Safe? Learn How To Pick the Good From the Bad
A virtual private network can keep your online data safe and internet activities private, but you need to know how to spot the top products from the scammers.
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Does a VPN Really Protect You on Public Wi-Fi?
Did you know that public Wi-Fi isn’t secure? We’ve tested the best VPNs to show you what you need to stay safe online.
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UltraAV Review 2025: Is This Kaspersky Alternative Good?
For U.S. users, UltraAV automatically replaced Kaspersky Antivirus after the ban. But our testing revealed some surprising differences from its predecessor.