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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Bark vs. Net Nanny 2025: How Much Parental Control Do You Need?
Bark and Net Nanny are two highly rated parental control apps. Although Bark offers more comprehensive monitoring, Net Nanny can be an ideal solution for parents looking for less invasive protection.
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Aura Parental Controls vs. Norton Family 2025
Aura’s bundled parental controls are a nice addition to its identity theft plans, but Norton’s standalone parental control app offers monitoring, surveillance, and location services to help keep your kids safe online and offline.
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The Best VPNs With Port Forwarding 2025
Our top picks for VPNs that support port forwarding include Private Internet Access (PIA), Proton VPN, and PureVPN. Here's why.
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The Best VPNs for Sweden 2025
Discover the top VPNs for Sweden: NordVPN for unparalleled security, Surfshark for budget-friendly security solutions, and ExpressVPN for lightning-fast streaming.
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Aura Antivirus Review 2025: Is It the Ultimate Cybesecurity Suite?
Aura packs plenty of features into its security suite, giving you antivirus protection, identity theft coverage, crediting monitoring, and even providing coverage for multiple devices and people.
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CactusVPN Review 2025: A Competitive VPN Service
CactusVPN combines robust security features and fast speeds with competitive pricing, but its inconsistent performance may not work for privacy-minded users.