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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Is Your VPN Safe? Learn How To Pick the Good From the Bad
A virtual private network can keep your online data safe and internet activities private, but you need to know how to spot the top products from the scammers.
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Does a VPN Really Protect You on Public Wi-Fi?
Did you know that public Wi-Fi isn’t secure? We’ve tested the best VPNs to show you what you need to stay safe online.
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UltraAV Review 2025: Is This Kaspersky Alternative Good?
For U.S. users, UltraAV automatically replaced Kaspersky Antivirus after the ban. But our testing revealed some surprising differences from its predecessor.
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SpyX Review 2025: Does This Spy App Go Too Far for Parental Controls?
SpyX is a spyware app that markets itself as parental control software. We tested the phone monitoring app to see if it actually works for parents. Here’s what we found.
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How To Watch the PGA Championship From Anywhere
The PGA Championship is a globally recognized event. Learn how to watch the complete golf tournament from anywhere worldwide this May 2025.
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How To Watch the Indy 500 From Anywhere
FOX has broadcast and streaming rights for the Indy 500 this year, and we’ve hunted down all the places where you can stream the qualifiers and final race.