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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Editor's Choice VPN Awards: Here Are the Best VPNs of 2025
In our first-ever Editor’s Choice VPN Awards, we explore all of our tried and tested VPNs to name the best of the best.
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What Is Network Protocol? Unveiling the Digital Code
Explore the core of digital communication as we decode network protocols, their types, and their indispensable role in cybersecurity.
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How To Detect Malware on Your Computer
Think your computer has a case of malware? Here's how to know for sure — and what to do about it.
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How To Protect Your PC From Viruses and Malware
Learn how to avoid infecting your computer with malware with these online safety habits.
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How to Write a Website Privacy Policy
To comply with data privacy laws, your website likely needs clear privacy and cookie policies. Learn how to write a comprehensive and effective privacy policy for your website.
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Privacy Issues for Computer Cookies
Cookies themselves are harmless. Privacy concerns come into play with how they are used.