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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How To Watch FIFA Club World Cup 2025 From Anywhere: Stream Every Match Free
Want to watch all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 live and free, from anywhere in the world? Here’s where to stream, including the schedules and channels.
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4 Simple Ways To Get a Fake IP Address
Need a fake IP address to safeguard your privacy, bypass censorship, unblock streaming, and more? We’ve got you covered with these 4 simple methods for obtaining a new IP address.
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How to Change Privacy Settings on X (Formerly Twitter): View Sensitive Content Automatically
X automatically provides sensitive content warnings, but you can change these settings in a few steps. Here's how to enable or disable NSFW content on your smartphone or desktop.
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Proton Pass Review 2025: A Robust Password Manager from a Digital Privacy Leader
Proton Pass, offered by the digital security company behind Proton VPN, rivals our other top-tested password managers, but with one notable drawback. Here's what we found.
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Why Digital Privacy and Security Experts Are Concerned About the Take It Down Act
TIDA criminalizes the online distribution of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes. Here’s why the new law poses concerns for digital rights groups and others.
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Is Apple Pay Safe? Yes, Here's Why
Apple Pay utilizes various forms of encryption to secure your payment, but that doesn't mean the mobile payment system can protect against human error or scams.