Kate Quinlan
Kate Quinlan is a Senior Editor at All About Cookies with more than a decade of experience in digital publishing, editorial quality systems, and hands-on product testing. She has edited over 370 articles for AAC and oversees content across a broad range of digital security and privacy verticals — from VPNs, ad blockers, password managers, and parental controls to web hosting, cloud storage, and AI app builders — personally testing dozens of products on both PC and iPhone.
At All About Cookies, Kate leads new content production and specializes in web building and hosting. Her coverage of emerging verticals, including AI app builders and cloud storage, reflects AAC's expanding scope, and she has established the editorial standards for evaluating these newer categories. She also contributes to researching, writing, and maintaining articles on cookies, privacy law, the GDPR, and other emerging data compliance topics. Her expertise has been cited in Fortune, where she commented on cookie tracking, surveillance pricing, and the limits of consumer opt-out tools.
Kate holds a B.A. in Professional Writing from Kutztown University, and her editorial background is rooted in building content quality at scale. Before joining All About Cookies, she served as Senior Content Manager at SuperSummary, an EdTech publisher, where she led a team of more than 150 writers and editors, developed the company's first comprehensive writer training program, and established quality assurance standards across a large content library. That foundation in editorial systems and quality enforcement directly shapes the standards to which every piece of content at All About Cookies is held.
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.
- Web Hosting
- Web Building
- AI App Builders
- Cloud Storage
- Parental Controls
- VPNs
- Streaming
- Online Scams
- Social Media
- Online Privacy
- Data Security
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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Can Installing New Antivirus Software Remove Existing Viruses?
Your computer has a virus, but your antivirus program is outdated — or worse — you don’t have protection. Will installing new antivirus software remove your existing virus? This article will explain how antivirus software does and doesn’t work.
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Is Crypto.com Safe? A Crypto Exchange Security Review
Explore our in-depth analysis of Crypto.com's security features, user responsibilities, and best practices to ensure your crypto trading experience is as secure as possible.
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Despite Security Concerns, More Than Half of Internet Users Watch Bootleg Streams [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out what kinds of content they stream, how many use less-than-legal means to stream, and more.
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10 House-Buying Scams: How to Keep Yourself Safe
House-buying scams are on the rise. In this article, we show you the red flags and how to avoid becoming a victim of a house-buying scam.
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The Best Password Managers for Seniors 2026
Some password managers are easier to use than you think, but you may feel overwhelmed trying to find which is the right one for you. We’ll help you choose the easiest password manager to use that doesn’t skimp on security.
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The Dark Side of Email: The 7 Worst Email Providers for Online Privacy
Popular email providers aren’t perfect when it comes to safeguarding user privacy; here we uncover the top alternatives for secure spam-free communication.
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Cookies Study: 1 in 4 Americans Blindly Accept Internet Cookies, But Most Don't Know What They Do
Most people click "accept" on cookie banners without knowing what they're agreeing to. Our survey found only 11% of respondents could correctly identify all the ways cookies are actually used.
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Public Wi-Fi Safety: 1 in 4 People Have Experienced a Security Issue From Browsing on Unsecured Networks
All About Cookies surveyed people to find out how often they use public Wi-Fi networks, how safe they feel using it in different places, and how many have been hacked.
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Hogo Privacy Defense Review 2026: Can Hogo’s Helpers Protect My Data?
Hogo’s data protection services provide a fun way to search for your private information online and request removal.
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What Are Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scams?
Learn the mechanics of a crypto pump-and-dump and how to avoid being a victim of these scams.
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DeleteMe Review 2026: How Well Can You Disappear?
After repeatedly testing DeleteMe, we found that it provides an easy and convenient way to remove your personal information from across the internet. But is it the best data removal service for the price?
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Privacy Bee Review 2026: I Tested It To See if It’s Worth the Cost
Privacy Bee claims to help users remove personal information from data brokers and websites, so I put it to the test with my own data.
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6 Common Vrbo Scams and How to Avoid Them
Vrbo scams can ruin any vacation, so here’s what to watch out for.
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The Best VPNs for PUBG 2026
NordVPN is our top pick for PUBG and PUBG Mobile, with 9,300+ servers for low-latency connections and easy region unblocking on iOS and Android.
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The Best Ad Blockers for Firefox 2026
Don’t let ads fire you up. Instead, get one of our top 5 ad blockers for Firefox, including Surfshark CleanWeb, Total Adblock, and more.
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Social Media in the Workplace: 1 Out of 3 Prefer Not To Connect With Co-workers on Social Media
All About Cookies surveyed 1,500 people to find out how they feel about connecting with their co-workers on social media.
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The Best Ad Blockers for Twitch 2026 [Tested]
Tired of Twitch ads and need to get around the Twitch purple screen error? Here's our tested workaround for blocking ads while streaming Twitch.
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How To Speed Up Your Internet Connection
Slow internet can be disruptive, but you can fix it. Here’s how.
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[Survey] How Many Parents Favor a TikTok Ban?
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 parents to find out how they feel about social media and the internet’s impact on their children, data privacy, and more.
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Can a Router Increase Internet Speed?
Your router might be slowing your internet speed down. Here’s how to find out if that’s the case and troubleshoot it.
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You'll Need a College Education to Read the Terms of Service for These Social Media Sites
All About Cookies evaluated the Terms of Service of 10 popular social media sites to find which are the hardest and easiest to read, which are the longest and shortest, and more.