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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Don’t Get Tricked by These Steam Wallet Gift Card Scams
Steam is an online game platform where you can purchase, download, and even create video games. Learn about the popular Steam gift card scams and how you can safeguard your digital wallet — and identity.
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How to Avoid Falling for Google Chat Scams
Google Chat scams: Learn the telltale signs to protect your identity and avoid becoming a victim of these popular phishing scams.
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Did You Actually Win a Publishers Clearing House Prize? How to Spot a Sweepstakes Scam
Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes offer lucky winners luxury prizes and cash awards ranging from a few thousand dollars to millions. Here’s how to tell if you’ve actually won big or are dealing with a sweepstakes scam.
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How To Block Amazon Prime Video Ads
If you aren’t thrilled about ads on Amazon Prime Video, consider using an ad blocker to take care of annoying ads and other pesky internet interruptions.
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Ready to Delete Your eHarmony Account? An Easy 5-Step Guide
So maybe you’ve found who gets you and are ready to delete eHarmony. Follow our guide for easy step-by-step instructions on how to delete your eHarmony account or hide your online dating profile.
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What Is PC Accelerate Pro and How To Remove It
PC Accelerate Pro is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that spams your computer. Keep reading to find a step-by-step guide to remove PC Accelerate Pro from your device manually or by using antivirus software.