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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AdClear Review 2025: Is This Ad Blocker Too Limited?
AdClear is a user-friendly and effective ad blocker for Android users, but it has some limitations.
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Trustnav Review 2025: A Good Free Ad Blocker
Trustnav blocked intrusive ads on a budget. The free extension even blocked YouTube video ads, but only the Pro plan could stop trackers.
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NordVPN vs. Total VPN 2025: Secure Streaming vs. Ultimate Browsing
NordVPN has a large server network, cutting-edge security features, and affordable pricing — perfect for secure streaming. Total VPN offers the ultimate browsing experience with its bundled antivirus and ad-blocking protection.
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Here’s a Sneak Peek at the New Apple Passwords App [June 2024]
Apple’s password-storing technology has long been a hands-off process, but with the unveiling of its new Passwords app, Apple is giving other password management solutions a run for their money.
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Best NordVPN Alternatives of 2025
No NordVPN? No problem — these are the best NordVPN alternatives of 2025 based on price, device compatibility, and overall value.
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NordVPN vs. StrongVPN 2025: Can the Underdog Compete with Nord?
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs on the market — if not the very best. Can StrongVPN compete? We compare features, prices, compatibility, and more in this side-by-side review.