Kate Quinlan
Kate Quinlan is a Senior Editor at All About Cookies with more than a decade of experience in digital publishing, editorial quality systems, and hands-on product testing. She has edited over 370 articles for AAC and oversees content across a broad range of digital security and privacy verticals — from VPNs, ad blockers, password managers, and parental controls to web hosting, cloud storage, and AI app builders — personally testing dozens of products on both PC and iPhone.
At All About Cookies, Kate leads new content production and specializes in web building and hosting. Her coverage of emerging verticals, including AI app builders and cloud storage, reflects AAC's expanding scope, and she has established the editorial standards for evaluating these newer categories. She also contributes to researching, writing, and maintaining articles on cookies, privacy law, the GDPR, and other emerging data compliance topics. Her expertise has been cited in Fortune, where she commented on cookie tracking, surveillance pricing, and the limits of consumer opt-out tools.
Kate holds a B.A. in Professional Writing from Kutztown University, and her editorial background is rooted in building content quality at scale. Before joining All About Cookies, she served as Senior Content Manager at SuperSummary, an EdTech publisher, where she led a team of more than 150 writers and editors, developed the company's first comprehensive writer training program, and established quality assurance standards across a large content library. That foundation in editorial systems and quality enforcement directly shapes the standards to which every piece of content at All About Cookies is held.
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.
- Online Privacy
- Data Security
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- Web Hosting
- Web Building
- AI App Builders
- Cloud Storage
- Parental Controls
- VPNs
- Streaming
- Online Scams
- Social Media
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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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.
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Install a VPN on Your School Computer, Even if It’s Blocked
Your school-issued device might ban VPNs, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to use one. Our guide explains how to install and use a VPN on school laptops.
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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 2026: 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 2026: 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.
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Here’s How To Bypass the HBO Max Password-Sharing Ban [Tested 2026]
We’ve tested all the top VPNs to find out which ones have the features to help you bypass the new HBO Max password-sharing ban, including a free option via NordVPN Meshnet.
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Microsoft Defender vs. Avast 2026: Is It Worth Upgrading the Free Windows Antivirus?
Microsoft Defender and Avast both offer free tiers, so we tested them side by side to determine which is better and whether it’s worth upgrading your Windows antivirus.
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The Best Screen Time App 2026
If you’re looking for an app to help your child manage screen time, we recommend Qustodio, Bark, Norton Family, and FamilyKeeper. Here’s why these monitoring apps stand out.
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What Is Vishing? How To Protect Against Vishing Scams
Vishing calls can sound legitimate, but learning how to spot, prevent, and remediate them will help you avoid becoming a victim of these phishing identity theft scams.
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How To Protect Yourself From Government Spying in 2026
It’s not a conspiracy theory — the U.S. government does conduct mass surveillance of its citizens. Learn how to tell if you’re being spied on and how to protect your data privacy.
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Canva Website Builder Review 2026: Great for Canva Users, Limited for Businesses
Canva has been the miracle design tool for so many budding content creators, so we tested its web design feature to see if it’s just as intuitive.
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uBlock Origin Lite vs. uBlock Origin 2026: Is It Time to Ditch Chrome?
uBlock Origin was one of the best free ad blockers until Google removed it from the Chrome Web Store in favor of trackers. We tested to see if the Lite version is better.
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TSA and Border Agents Can Search Your Phone, But What Are Your Rights?
Concerned about your digital privacy when entering the U.S.? With increased device searches, it’s important to know your rights before agreeing to or refusing a search.
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Coveron (Formerly NordProtect) Review 2026: Is Nord Security’s New Identity Theft Service Good?
We tested NordProtect to see how its coverage, features, and identity monitoring compare to top providers like Aura and Norton LifeLock. Some of our results were surprising.
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Easiest Website Builders for Beginners 2026
If building your own website sounds daunting, we can help. We've tested Wix, Hostinger, Squarespace, IONOS, and Shopify firsthand to find the easiest website builders for beginners.
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How To Turn Off Chrome Notifications on Any Device (2026)
Chrome notifications can be annoying, so we tested these step-by-step methods to disable them on all your devices.
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Worried about a TikTok Ban? Here’s How To Use TikTok with a VPN (Tested 2026)
We tested VPNs during and after the brief ban to see if we could still access TikTok with the IP-changing software. Here’s how to use a VPN with TikTok.
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Is Pie Adblock Safe And Legit? Our Review (And Why We Were Surprised)
Pie Adblock claims to block ads and pay you for the ads you do choose to watch, but is it legit? We tested the free ad blocker to see if it’s safe. Here’s what we found.