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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Aura Antivirus vs. Avast 2025: Does the Popular Freemium Antivirus Outperform Aura?
Both Aura and Avast offer robust cybersecurity suites and comprehensive antivirus protection, so the best antivirus solution for you comes down to its unique features.
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AdBlocker Ultimate Review 2025: Is This the Ultimate Blocker?
Tired of annoying pop-ups and want to block ads? Explore how AdBlocker Ultimate stacks up in blocking unwanted ads, identifying phishing websites, and enhancing your web privacy.
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Aura Antivirus vs. McAfee 2025: How Does the Award-Winning AV Solution Compare?
Both Aura Antivirus and McAfee offer a full security suite with more than just antivirus protection, including identity theft insurance and transaction monitoring for those who want financial security with their antivirus.
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Aura Antivirus vs. Microsoft Defender 2025: Robust Cybersecurity Features vs. Powerhouse Windows Protection
Aura Antivirus — from the makers of Aura Identity Theft — offers extra features with its antivirus software but doesn’t submit to third-party testing. Microsoft Defender offers advanced Windows protection, but you need a Microsoft 365 subscription.
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Aura Antivirus vs. Malwarebytes 2025: Superb Bundled Protection vs. Basic Free Protection
Aura Antivirus and Malwarebytes both offer a suite of digital security tools in addition to antivirus protection. Malwarebytes has a free plan, but Aura Antivirus offers broader device coverage.
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Total Adblock vs. 1Blocker 2025: Better Ad Blocking for Windows vs. Mac
Total Adblock and 1Blocker are powerful ad blockers that can protect you from malware and trackers while streamlining your online experience. We've broken down their key features and pain points so you'll know which one to pick.