Kate Quinlan
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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SiteGround Review 2025: Is It Worth the Price of Renewal?
Based on our testing, we think SiteGround is a user-friendly, reliable web host. But its steep renewal prices may not be worth it.
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Namecheap Review 2025: The Most Beginner-Friendly WordPress Host?
Namecheap's EasyWP delivers excellent performance and beginner-friendly features at an unbeatable price, though it lacks AI tools and modern storage technology.
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Hostinger vs. Bluehost 2025: Could the Cheaper Host Be Better?
Hostinger wins on performance, customer satisfaction, and overall value. Choose Bluehost only if you need phone support, cPanel access, or higher traffic limits.
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How To Bypass Age Verification Laws in 2025 [Tested]
You don’t need to hand over your ID every time you click “I’m over 18.” Here’s how VPNs and privacy tools help you (and your browsing) stay anonymous.
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OmniWatch vs. Norton LifeLock 2025: Budget-Friendly Coverage or Premium Identity Theft Protection?
OmniWatch offers budget-friendly identity theft protection, while Norton LifeLock offers premium identity monitoring features that may make it worth the cost.
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Is Aura Worth It in 2025?: Security You Can Trust, Extras You Might Skip
Aura excels at core identity protection with credit monitoring, fraud alerts, and recovery services, but are the extra features worth it for individuals or families?