Kate Quinlan
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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How To Delete Your 23andMe Data Before It’s Sold
23andMe is selling its assets after declaring bankruptcy, but you can delete your data before it goes to the highest bidder.
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uBlock Origin Lite Review 2026: Is It Just As Good as the Original?
Google’s Manifest V3 update requires tracking allowances, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the ad-blocking capabilities you love from uBlock Origin Lite.
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Canopy Review 2026: Is It Really the Best Parental App to Stop Sexting?
The Canopy parental control app works best on Android, and we think it’s better for parents of younger kids who are just starting out with content monitoring.
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No Ads, Just Anime: Tested Ways To Block Ads on Crunchyroll [Tested 2026]
Blocking Crunchyroll ads isn’t easy. We tested blocking ads on the Crunchyroll app, desktop, and mobile to find the best way to get a clean, ad-free experience. Here’s how.
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8 Legit Ways to Block Ads in the YouTube App [January 2026 Guide]
With another crackdown on ad blockers, YouTube has more unskippable ads than ever. We tested the top 8 ways to block and avoid YouTube ads on your mobile devices.
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Over TikTok? Here’s How To Delete Your TikTok Data, Not Just the App [2026 Guide]
If you’re ready to delete TikTok, make sure you protect your privacy by knowing how to delete your account and all your data instead of just abandoning the app.
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Aura Credit Monitoring Review 2026: Identity Protection That Monitors Your Credit, Finances, and More
We had an easy time testing Aura credit monitoring, but is it robust enough to justify the price?
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Signal vs. Telegram: Security vs. Convenience
We’ve tested messaging apps and think Signal and Telegram are better alternatives to Messenger and WhatsApp. Overall, Signal is more secure, while Telegram offers convenience.
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Is the Signal App Safe? We Test the Security of This Top Messaging App
With no ties to Big Tech, Signal is our favorite secure messaging app. We tested the WhatsApp alternative to see if the hype about Signal’s security is true.
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Is DeepSeek Safer Than ChatGPT? The Answer May Surprise You
Chinese-owned DeepSeek hit the global market in Jan 2025, offering more for less than its American counterpart, ChatGPT. But is it a better AI service for your data security?
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Ready to Delete Your RedNote App? We Show You How [2026 Guide]
If you were part of the TikTok exodus to RedNote or are just concerned about your data privacy, we can show you how to translate RedNote and permanently delete the app.
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The Best Period Tracking Apps for Data Privacy in 2026
Period tracking apps have a complicated history of sharing your data, but there are some options that may be safer than others.
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Trying To Dodge DOGE? What To Know To Protect Your Privacy
Shoddy data handling and an embarrassing website hack have many skeptical of DOGE’s ability to keep our info safe, but there are steps you can take to improve your data security.
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Heard of YubiKey? After This, You May Want One
The YubiKey is reminiscent of a flash drive, but instead of holding data, it protects your data with advanced encryption and automated features.
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VantageScore vs. FICO: How To Demystify Your Credit Scores
Lenders and creditors use various VantageScore and FICO score models to determine your creditworthiness. Improve your financial literacy by understanding your credit scores.
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Incogni vs. Aura 2026: Robust Data Removal vs. Full Identity Theft Protection
Incogni beats Aura because it's a more comprehensive data removal service, but Aura has its own strengths when it comes to ID theft protection.
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Whoer VPN Review 2026: Why This Is a Risky VPN
Top-rated VPN services offer advanced online privacy with strong encryption protocols, robust security features, and fast speeds. Here’s where Whoer VPN fell short.
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How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Chrome [Step-by-Step Guide]
We tested how to manage Google pop-ups on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to bring you the most up-to-date ways to customize your Chrome browser experience.
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Google’s Free Dark Web Report Is Dead: Here Are the Best Dark Web Monitoring Alternatives of 2026
We tested Google One’s dark web monitoring service to see if the free dark web report offered enough to protect our personal data. It didn't. Here are better dark web monitoring alternatives.
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Block Temu Ads In-App and Online [Step-By-Step Guide]
Temu has a huge marketing budget to push endless ads out to you on all your devices, but you can learn how to block unwanted ads and protect your privacy at the same time.
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How To Block Netflix Ads: Go Ad-Free Without Upgrading in 2026
Netflix’s ad-supported tier is cheaper than its two other plans, but we can show you how to block ads on the platform without having to do any crazy configurations or download sketchy software.