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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The Best VPNs To Watch Paramount+ 2025
Discover the best VPNs for watching Paramount+ and unblocking popular streaming services, all without compromising on security.
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Aura Parental Controls vs. Bark 2025
Although Aura is a top name in identity theft protection, its bundled parental controls don’t outperform Bark. Bark parental control software provides comprehensive monitoring, surveillance, and location services to help keep kids safe online.
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ID Resolve vs. LifeLock 2025
When comparing identity theft protection services like ID Resolve and LifeLock, it matters what coverage you need — and which features actually work.
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ID Resolve Review 2025: Is It More Than a Restoration Service?
ID Resolve is billed as a complete identity monitoring system; we found it met some expectations while falling short on others — chiefly, the full functionality of features.
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How To Compress and Extract Files on Any Operating System
Compressing (zipping) and extracting (unzipping) files are easy ways to download and transfer large files. Learn how to compress and extract files on any device, whether on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or even Linux.
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How To Delete Your Google Search History
Your Google search history retains more of your data than you might expect, so learn how to clear your browsing data to protect your privacy and security.