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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NordVPN vs. PrivadoVPN 2025: Ultra Data Privacy or Affordable Security?
Find out if NordVPN or PrivadoVPN is the better choice for your budget or your data protection and security needs in this side-by-side comparison.
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NordVPN vs. Hotspot Shield VPN 2025: Which VPN Offers the Best Speeds and Overall Value?
Find out if NordVPN's advanced security features and global server network outshine Hotspot Shield's ease of use and family-friendly interface for streaming, privacy, and more.
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How To Watch the 2025 UEFA European Championship Qualifiers From Anywhere
If you want to watch the UEFA European qualifiers but aren’t in a geo-access region, you can use one of our top recommended VPNs to stream the games from anywhere.
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DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro Review 2025: A Promising Security Suite
DuckDuckGo built its reputation on privacy and has expanded to include a VPN and personal data protection features. We think you’ll love it if you’re okay with a few small cons.
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1Blocker vs. uBlock Origin 2025: Not Sure Which To Use? We Have the Answer
1Blocker is a good ad blocker designed specifically for macOS and iOS. uBlock Origin is the best free open source ad blocker we’ve tested. We compare 1Blocker and uBlock Origin to help you find the best ad blocking extension or app.
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Ghostery vs. AdGuard 2025: Free vs. Freemium Ad Blocking
Ghostery offers a free ad blocker with no caps. AdGuard also offers a free browser extension, but the premium ad blocking app includes several features worth the price.