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MacVoices #26203: MacVoices’ Macstock Checklist

By: Chuck
6 July 2026 at 15:13
If you’re heading to Macstock Conference later this week, make sure you have everything you need to get the most out of this unique annual event. From the things you should do before you leave to the things that you need to have with you, the MacVoices’ Macstock Checklist will make sure you are ready for the year’s best Mac event. (Haven’t decided yet? On-site registration will be available!) 

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MacVoices #26183: Live! – WWDC 2026 Experiences and Keynote Analysis

By: Chuck
18 June 2026 at 17:20
The MacVoices Live! panel reviews WWDC week from both developer and user perspectives, including on-site activities, and the Flip the Script event. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden  react to Apple’s keynote versus the State of the Union, AI and Siri expectations, Vision Pro’s apparent future, developer access to Apple Intelligence, and private cloud compute limits. 

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MacVoices #26176: Flip The Script – Grant Belaire On Why MacPaw Is Taking A Practical Approach To AI

By: Chuck
12 June 2026 at 20:21
At Flip The Script, Grant Belaire, Chief Marketing Officer for MacPaw, discusses how the company approaches AI, app discovery, and developer support through their trusted products like CleanMyMac, Setapp, Moonlock, and Clear. He explains why AI should be useful rather than forced, how Setapp balances customers and developers, and why long-term commitment matters in building successful app marketplaces. 

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MacVoices #26150: Setapp by MacPaw Enhances Options for Both Developers and Customers

By: Chuck
21 May 2026 at 21:35
MacPaw's Maria Polishchuk, Head of Business Development and  and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, discuss Setapp's new expansion beyond its traditional subscription model. They explain new individual app purchases, developer subscription options, AI Gateway integration, app review standards, and support for indie and vibe-coded apps. The discussion covers developer challenges such as discovery, monetization, security, and how Setapp aims to help with those factors as well as giving customers more software choices. 

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Promoções na App Store: Not Another Weekend, Echo Planet – Incremental Game, Agro Measure Map Pro e mais!

15 August 2026 at 00:07

Fechando esta semana com a nossa seleção de promoções na App Store!

Not Another Weekend, desenvolvido pelo pessoal da Dionous Games, é uma aventura point-and-click cheia de personalidade, humor absurdo e estética retrô — e o nosso destaque do dia.

No game você controla Mike Melkout, um mensageiro de hotel decidido a expulsar todos os hóspedes de um luxuoso estabelecimento durante um único fim de semana. O jogo mistura diálogos exagerados e um clima de sátira dos anos 1980, gerando uma experiência muito interessante.

Os quebra‑cabeças seguem o estilo clássico do gênero: lógicos, mas com aquele toque de maluquice que exige observar bem o cenário e experimentar combinações improváveis. A narrativa é o grande destaque, com personagens excêntricos e situações que parecem saídas de um filme cult.

Confira o trailer:

Aproveite a oferta e boa diversão! 🤩


Abaixo outros jogos/apps que, juntos, somam mais de R$430 em descontos:

Jogos

Jogo incremental.

Simulador de caça.

Torne-se trilionário.

Aplicativos

Utilitário para medições.

Efeitos para fotos.


Aproveite as ofertas e tenha um excelente final de semana! Vale lembrar que as ofertas são sempre por tempo limitado, então é bom correr. 🏎️

App substitui notificações do Lembretes para você nunca mais esquecê-las

14 August 2026 at 17:43

O aplicativo Lembretes (Reminders) da Apple certamente é bem útil para a maioria dos usuários convencionais, mas um tanto quanto limitado para quem tem problemas sérios de esquecimento ou transtornos como o TDAH 1Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade..

Isso porque ele não notifica o usuário sobre lembretes definidos com a Siri sem um horário, simplesmente esquece lembretes quando as notificações são descartadas e conta com opções um pouco duvidosas de soneca.

Criado por Marco Arment (desenvolvedor responsável pelo famoso Overcast), o Unforgetful é um app desenhado para resolver esses três problemas. Ele usa os lembretes já cadastrados no app nativo da Apple e adiciona uma camada própria de notificações para ajudar o usuário a lembrá-los sempre.

Com uma filosofia minimalista (nada de pastas), o app entrega notificações que se repetem até que a tarefa seja concluída ou excluída. A soneca, por sua vez, tem intervalos que escalam à medida que o usuário cochila mais.

Unforgetful
Unforgetful
Unforgetful

E tudo isso sem a necessidade de importar ou de cadastrar novos lembretes: basta substituir as notificações do app nativo pelas do Unforgetful para que tudo funcione de fato — inclusive com suporte à criação de lembretes por voz usando a Siri.

Além disso, o app conta com diferenciais como a captura rápida de lembretes com o Ditado, notificações espaçadas, backlogs de tarefas que não acumulam e lembretes baseados em localização com atraso configurável, para não notificar você antes da hora certa.

Disponível para iOS e macOS como um aplicativo universal, a assinatura unificada do app custa R$130/ano e quem baixá-lo tem direito a um teste gratuito de um mês.

Notas de rodapé

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    Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade.

Version Tracker permite gerenciar quase 40 fontes de apps no macOS

14 August 2026 at 15:25

Quem conta com muitos aplicativos instalados no Mac geralmente pode enfrentar dificuldades para monitorar as versões de cada um deles e até mesmo atualizá-los.

Essa dificuldade aumenta ainda mais para quem conta com muitos softwares instalados fora da Mac App Store, e mais ainda caso você seja um desenvolvedor e faça o uso de vários gerenciadores de pacote. O Version Tracker é um novo aplicativo que atua em todos esses cenários.

Version Tracker

Ao estilo do velho MacUpdater (que foi descontinuado no início deste ano), o software faz uma varredura no macOS para monitorar 39 fontes diferentes de apps — desde aqueles disponíveis na Mac App Store, passando pelos que adotaram o framework Sparkle ou por vários gerenciadores de pacotes.

Version Tracker

Desenvolvedores, por exemplo, conseguirão verificar e atualizar (individualmente ou em lote) com facilidade as versões de dependências instaladas por gerenciadores como Homebrew, pip, npm, Docker — que por padrão são fragmentadas em vários mecanismos de atualizações.

O app conta com uma versão gratuita que permite verificar 48 fontes sem limite de tempo. Para mais fontes e atualização com um clique, é preciso assiná-lo (a assinatura custa a partir de 20€) ou comprá-lo por 50€ (essa compra inclui updates para todas as versões 1.x do software).

Promoções na App Store: ConoP – Timestamp every copy, Bubble Wrap Classic, Dot: Period & Pill Tracker e mais!

13 August 2026 at 22:00

Para esta quinta-feira, aproveite a nossa seleção de promoções na App Store!

O ConoP – Timestamp every copy é o nosso destaque do dia: um utilitário minimalista, criado para quem precisa registrar rapidamente o momento exato em que copia um texto.

A ideia é simples: sempre que o usuário copia qualquer conteúdo, o app automaticamente adiciona a informação da data/hora, facilitando o rastreamento de informações, anotações ou registros que dependem de ordem cronológica. Essa automação elimina a necessidade de inserir manualmente essas informações, tornando o fluxo mais ágil e mais assertivo.

A interface segue com uma pegada direta, limpa e sem distrações. O foco está totalmente na função principal, o que torna o ConoP especialmente útil para profissionais que lidam com logs, pesquisadores, jornalistas ou qualquer pessoa que precise documentar eventos com precisão.

Embora seja um app simples, sua utilidade é clara: ele transforma uma ação cotidiana em um registro organizado e temporalmente estruturado. Se você procurava uma solução assim, aproveite agora mesmo essa oferta!


Abaixo outros jogos/apps que, juntos, somam quase R$90 em descontos:

Jogos

Acabe com bolhas.

Jogo educacional.

Jogo de estratégia.

Aplicativos

Utilitário para remédios.

Utilitário para códigos de porta.


Aproveite as ofertas e até amanhã! Vale lembrar que elas são sempre por tempo limitado, então é bom correr. 🛸

Por que os ícones do Dock do Mac pulam?

12 August 2026 at 11:30

Para acessar os seus aplicativos prediletos do Mac com uma maior rapidez, é possível adicionar os ícones ao Dock — acessível por padrão na parte inferior da tela (mas que também pode ser colocado em uma das laterais, se você assim preferir).

Mas você já se perguntou por que esses ícones, em certos momentos, começam a pular?

Isso pode ser causado por diversos motivos, como veremos a seguir! 👨‍💻

  • O aplicativo foi aberto;
  • O app foi recentemente atualizado na Mac App Store;
  • Ele travou;
  • É necessária uma ação para que o app funcione;
  • O app terminou de carregar;
  • É necessário salvar algo no app antes de fechá-lo (como um documento do Pages, por exemplo).

Se quiser, é possível desativar facilmente esse efeito ao abrir os apps.

Para isso, abra os Ajustes do Sistema (System Settings) e clique em “Mesa e Dock”, na barra lateral.

Em seguida, desmarque a opção “Animar abertura de aplicativos”.

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Promoções na App Store: NotifiNote, Rush Rally Origins, NeatNotes : Notes and lists e mais!

12 August 2026 at 00:55

Nesta terça-feira, confira e economize com a nossa seleção de promoções na App Store!

O NotifiNote, desenvolvido por Mert Can Kus, é uma forma diferente de lidar com anotações.

A proposta é simples: apresentar notas na Central de Notificações. Seja para uma lista de tarefas, ideias rápidas ou simplesmente um lembrete, o app é uma ótima opção para você que precisa ter alguma informação de forma rápida.

Procurando uma solução assim? Aproveite a oferta! 😬


Abaixo outros jogos/apps que, juntos, somam quase R$80 em descontos:

Jogos

Jogo de corrida.

Crie e se divirta.

Jogo de aventura.

Aplicativos

Notas e listas.

Atividades físicas.


Aproveite as ofertas e até amanhã! Vale lembrar que elas são sempre por tempo limitado, então é bom correr. 🚀

Microsoft Edge’s new sign-in option is a quiet admission of defeat on mobile

Microsoft Edge may soon let you sign in with an Apple account. The latest Canary build of Edge includes flags that, if enabled, let you sign into the browser with your Apple account.

Using your Apple account within Edge will make it easier to keep your bookmarks, history, and other content synced across your phone and your PC. Many people, including myself, use a computer running Windows 11 and an iPhone.

The change was spotted by Leo Varela, who often leaks or highlights features in Edge and other browsers.

In Edge Canary for desktop there are a couple of new flags to enable support for signing in with an Apple account. Microsoft added support for Google accounts some time ago and has now added support for Apple accounts: https://t.co/34BBm0b3Wi pic.twitter.com/BNMrpB8pkOAugust 10, 2026

Microsoft did not initially plan to support non-Microsoft accounts within Edge. Google account support rolled out recently and now support for Apple accounts appears to be on the way.

Of course, you could use Edge without any account at all. The browser works without requiring signing in. But syncing data and some other features require using some sort of account to sign in.

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Skype on iOS

Microsoft once pushed its apps aggressively on iOS and Android. Since 2015, the company has shut down several apps and left others in maintenance mode. (Image credit: Windows Central)

It's interesting to see how Microsoft's cross-platform app strategy has shifted over the years. Some apps have been available on other platforms for over a decade, but Microsoft increased its efforts to have a presence on iOS and Android after shutting down Windows Phone.

With no phone operating system of its own, Microsoft aimed to provide a premier experience for its services on Android and iOS to meet people where they are. Microsoft bought up popular apps like Wunderlist and SwiftKey to make a Microsoft experience on mobile platforms made by Google and Apple.

Back in 2015, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about his "iPhone Pro," which was just a normal iPhone with a bunch of Microsoft apps on it.

These days, several Microsoft apps feel like abandonware and others lag behind the competition. The glory days of the "iPhone Pro" are over.

I do appreciate flexibility when it comes to signing in to Edge, but I can't help but wonder if adding support for Google and Apple accounts is an admission that Microsoft can't even get people to use a Microsoft account in Microsoft Edge.

Rather than trying to force users into the Microsoft umbrella, the company seems to be accepting its mobile reality. It is finally conceding that to keep PC users on Edge, it has to let them live inside Google and Apple's account ecosystems instead.

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Microsoft PowerToys will soon take full advantage of the same AI that powers Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft PowerToys will soon add on-device support for Phi Silica. Microsoft called that small language model (SLM) "small but mighty" when announcing it in 2024. Now, that model is available for Advanced Paste in the latest PowerToys preview.

Advanced Paste is a utility in PowerToys that formats content from your clipboard. It supports several formats, including plain text, markdown, and JSON. You can also use it to extract text from images using OCR and transcode audio and video files.

When first launched, Advanced Paste required an OpenAI API key, but PowerToys later added support for other models. Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Gemini, and Mistral are cloud services that work with Advanced Paste. Foundry Local and Ollama both work with the feature locally.

Phi Silica is now available as an option for local AI processing in the latest preview.

While you may not have heard of Phi Silica, you've likely heard of tools it powers if you have a Copilot+ PC. Click to Do and on-device rewriting in Word and Outlook are powered by Phi Silica.

Phi Silica uses the NPU of a device, which helps with efficiency.

The GitHub page for PowerToys lists all the changes in the latest preview. Here are the highlights from the same page:

View the changelog ↴

PowerToys v0.101.2211.0 Highlights

  • Advanced Paste: Added an on-device Phi Silica provider and more per-action AI customization options.
  • Command Palette: Improved dialog handling, icon loading, memory cleanup, theme behavior, and dock performance monitoring.
  • Window management: Improved shutdown behavior across FancyZones, Grab And Move, and Always On Top, and made Always On Top borders render solidly at full opacity.
  • Keyboard Manager: Fixed the elevated Run Program browse flow in the new editor.
  • Mouse Jump: Moved Mouse Jump to the newer WinUI app architecture and packaged its new binaries into signed release builds.
  • Settings: Added an update channel selector and a guided Bug Report flow with progress and a GitHub shortcut.
  • Quick Accent: Made press-and-hold activation cancel cleanly so the picker appears only when intended.
  • Preview releases: Added dedicated preview-release versioning and update-channel support so preview builds can be published and tested independently from stable releases.

PowerToys has a growing library of utilities, so there's a lot to look at in the latest preview even if you do not care about AI. Command Palette will perform better and Window management has been improved across FancyZones, Grab And Move, and Always On Top.

Mouse Jump being moved to WinUI modernizes the utility and gets it in line with Microsoft's push to use WinUI across Windows.

WinUI 3 is the native framework for Windows. Microsoft is moving several key components of the OS to WinUI 3 and rebuilding that framework.

The latest preview of PowerToys also makes it possible for preview builds to be published and tested independently.

PowerToys | Free at GitHub | Free at Microsoft Store

This collection of utilities includes a large library of features to enhance the Windows experience. PowerToys is designed with power users in mind, but it has handy features for people who just use their PC for everyday computing too.

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Reddit helped me find not one, but two AirDrop alternatives for Windows 11

Like millions of other people, I have a Windows 11 PC and an iPhone. I'm envious of some of the ways Macs and iPhones connect, but I still rely on Windows 11 for everyday work and my hobbies.

AirDrop is one of the features I want the most when looking over the digital fence at my friends who are fully in the Apple ecosystem. While you cannot use AirDrop on a PC, there are some great alternatives.

"Does anyone actually have a good way to transfer files between an iPhone and a Windows PC?" asked Reddit user Palunath in the r/Windows11 subreddit. Users responded with several options, but two stood out: Blip and LocalSend.

Reddit delivered with both those recommendations. I downloaded both and have used them over the last week. I'm hardly the first person to highlight these apps, but if people are asking for AirDrop alternatives on Windows 11, they likely haven't heard of Blip and LocalSend.

Top pick: Blip

Transferring files is quicker and easier if both of your devices are on the same network, but Blip works when on different networks as well.

Blip is my top pick. It's easy to use, has an interface that feels familiar, and it's extremely fast. It's similar to AirDrop but without the Apple exclusivity.

Blip supports sending files and folders without any size limits (Blip's website says "99TB? Game on").

Not having to zip folders is a big plus, as is being able to send large photo files.

Blip is free for non-commercial use. If you're a business user or want priority speed, you can subscribe for $25 per user per month.

Signing up for Blip is easy and just requires entering your email and confirming the code you're sent.

Blip's website has download links for all supported platforms, including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux.

Secure second: LocalSend

iPhone X resting on a Windows PC showing the Microsoft logo

Connecting an iPhone and a PC can be awkward unless you have the right apps. (Image credit: Future)

LocalSend works very well, but its structure has some pros and cons. Because it works through your network, it works without the internet. It's also incredibly fast, assuming your Wi-Fi network has quick speeds.

LocalSend doesn't require an account or logging in. Your devices from the network just appear within the app. You can mark devices as favorites to streamline sharing as well.

You can download LocalSend through its website (or just use the service through that site). LocalSend is free to use.

You can send files to a single recipient or multiple recipients as well, which makes LocalSend feel a bit more like AirDrop.

LocalSend is open-source, fully offline, and peer-to-peer, so it's a great choice for people who value privacy.

The obvious drawback is that LocalSend is for sending files locally. If you just need to send files at home or work when devices are on the same network, LocalSend provides a seamless experience.

OneDrive and iCloud

Blip and LocalSend are made for sharing files on demand. If you want to sync entire folders or all of your files, you can use apps like OneDrive or iCloud.

In my experience, these apps are much slower at syncing and sending files, but they're a great way to back up content.

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Bumble now lets men make the first move

11 August 2026 at 14:00
An illustration of the Bumble logo.
Bumble backtracks on “women make the first move.” | Image: The Verge

Bumble was famously built around exclusively giving women the power to initiate messages in heterosexual matches when it first launched in 2014 - but now the times they are a-changin' for the dating app. Today, Bumble has announced a "global evolution to its signature conversation experience": anyone can now send the first message, and the deadline to respond before the match expires has been extended from 24 hours to a 72-hour window.

"While women making the first move was a radical idea, being women-first was never about prescribing just one way to connect. It was about designing an experience with women's needs in mind to create better o …

Read the full story at The Verge.

2026 Australian Census: the key dates, rules and questions answered

Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) takes a snapshot of Australia through the Census. The last one was held in 2021, which means households across the country are being contacted again in 2026.

The information collected helps show how Australia's population and households are changing and is used to plan services and infrastructure, from schools and hospitals to transport and housing.

This guide answers the key questions about the 2026 Census, including when to complete it, who needs to be counted, what happens if you're late, fines, privacy and what to do if you're away from home.

The ABS also has a handy guide to doing the Census. It's a useful overview, but we've gone a little further below by answering some of the practical questions it doesn't cover.

If you're unsure how the Census rules apply to your situation, call the Census Contact Centre on 1800 181 227 for advice.

When is the 2026 Census in Australia?

Census night for the 2026 Census is Tuesday August 11 2026. Think of it as the snapshot date: questions about where you're staying and who's in your household should reflect Tuesday night.

You can complete the form earlier if you've received your instructions and already know where you'll be on August 11. If your plans are still up in the air, it's better to wait until you know where you'll be staying.

Can you complete the Census after Census night?

Census night isn't a hard submission deadline. If you haven't completed the form on Tuesday August 11, you can still submit it on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or later.

The ABS continues collecting forms and following up with households after Census night, so if you're late, complete it as soon as you can.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census 2026 people filling out forms

(Image credit: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS))

Is the 2026 Census compulsory in Australia?

Yes. Completing and submitting the 2026 Census is compulsory under the Census and Statistics Act 1905. But being late doesn't automatically mean you'll be fined.

The ABS first follows up with people who haven't completed their form. If someone still doesn't respond, they may be sent a written direction formally requiring them to provide the information. Ignoring that direction can lead to prosecution and a fine.

How much is the fine for not completing the Census?

If you've received a written direction and still don't comply, you can face a fine of up to AU$364 for each day you don't comply.

You can find more detail on the ABS's penalty provisions page.

Who needs to complete the 2026 Census?

The Census is designed to count everyone who's in Australia on Census night. That includes babies and children, international students, visitors and visa holders.

That doesn't mean everyone fills out their own form. In most homes, one person completes the household form for everyone staying there that night.

What if you don't have a fixed address?

You should still be included in the Census. If you're experiencing homelessness, the ABS provides Census field staff and other support to help you take part. If you're staying with someone on Census night, you can be included on their household form.

If you're travelling around Australia without a fixed or return address, such as camping, or in a caravan or boat, you still need to be included in the Census.

You'll generally be counted where you're staying on Census night. A caravan, tent or boat can be counted as your dwelling for the night, including at a caravan park, camping ground or marina.

If you don't have a usual address, the 2026 Census form lets you record that. For the usual-address question, the ABS says to select Elsewhere in Australia, choose Enter address manually and enter None in the suburb/locality box.

How do you complete the 2026 Census?

For most households, the process starts with instructions to complete the Census online. These include a Census number and temporary password you can use to access the form.

The ABS says the average household takes about 30 minutes to complete it.

What if you haven't received or have lost your Census letter?

You can still complete the Census. If you haven't received your instructions or no longer have them, you can get a Census number online or request a paper form.

Can you use a paper Census form?

Yes. Paper forms are available to anyone who wants one. Some households will receive a paper form automatically, while others can request one if they'd rather not complete the Census online.

If you need help completing the Census, the Census website has support options, including language and accessibility support. You can also contact the Census Contact Centre on 1800 181 227.

What if there are more than six people in your household?

A paper Census form can include up to six people. If more than six people are staying at your address on Census night, you can complete the Census online or request an extra paper form.

Can you complete your Census answers privately?

Yes. If you don't want other people in your household to see your answers, you can request a separate Census form and complete your information privately. The ABS explains how this works in its 2026 Census collection notice.

Can you change your Census answers after submitting the form?

Once a Census form has been submitted, the ABS says it can't be reopened or edited.

We couldn't find specific online guidance for what happens if you complete the Census early and your plans later change, so we called the ABS media line to clarify. The advice was to contact the Census Contact Centre on 1800 181 227. They'll talk you through the options if your plans have changed or you've realised you made a significant mistake.

Separately, the ABS has processes for dealing with multiple responses. If more than one Census form is submitted for the same person, it keeps the one containing the most complete information about that person.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census 2026 paper forms

(Image credit: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS))

What if you're away from home on Census night?

If you're away from your usual home on Census night, you'll generally be counted where you actually spend the night. Your usual address can record you as temporarily away.

That can include staying with friends or family or spending the night in a hotel, hospital or aged care home. The ABS also has arrangements for people travelling overnight by plane, train or bus.

If you're temporarily overseas on Census night, you won't be counted in the Census for that night.

What if you're working on Census night?

If you're working overnight but will return to your usual home on Wednesday August 12 and won't be included on a Census form elsewhere, the ABS says you can be included on the form for your usual home.

How are FIFO workers counted in the Census?

Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers who are staying at a worksite or camp on Census night should generally be counted there. For example, if you normally live in Perth but you're at a mining camp in the Pilbara, you'd be counted at the camp and listed as temporarily away from your usual address in Perth.

Why might a Census field officer visit your home?

Census field officers may visit homes to deliver letters or forms, help people complete the Census or follow up after Census night where a completed form hasn't been received.

So a knock at the door doesn't automatically mean there's a problem. In some areas, field visits are simply part of how the Census is carried out.

How can you check if a Census worker is genuine?

If someone claiming to work for the Census contacts you and you're unsure whether they're genuine, verify them through official ABS channels rather than relying on the contact details they give you. Use the official Census website or call the Census Contact Centre on 1800 181 227.

How can you tell if a Census text, email or website is genuine?

The same caution applies to texts, emails and websites. The ABS says genuine Census text messages use the sender ID CENSUS, while texts about other ABS surveys use ABSGov. The official Census website uses a .gov.au address.

If a message doesn't look right, don't use the link it contains. Go directly to the official Census website. The ABS also has online safety guidance.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census 2026 person in doorway.

(Image credit: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS))

What questions are on the 2026 Census?

The 2026 Census contains 66 questions covering areas such as your household, age, cultural background, education, work and income, housing, religion and people who are away on Census night.

You can see the full breakdown in the ABS's 2026 Census topics and data release plan.

What's changed in the 2026 Census?

One of the biggest changes in 2026 is the addition of questions about gender and sexual orientation. Everyone is asked about their sex as recorded at birth, while people aged 16 and over are also asked about their gender and how they describe their sexual orientation.

The ABS says the change is intended to build a clearer picture of Australia's LGBTQ+ population and help inform health and community services. If you'd prefer not to answer, both the gender and sexual orientation questions include a prefer not to answer option.

People can also report up to four ancestries in the 2026 Census.

Do you have to answer every Census question?

No. The question about religion is explicitly marked as optional on the 2026 Census form.

The gender and sexual orientation questions for people aged 16 and over also include a "prefer not to answer" option. So, while taking part in the Census itself is compulsory, that doesn't mean every question requires you to provide a particular answer.

Is your 2026 Census information private?

Yes. Census information is protected by law, and the ABS says it doesn't share identifiable information from your Census form with other government departments or direct marketing companies.

That means your individual Census answers aren't handed to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to check your tax return or to Centrelink to check your eligibility for a payment.

You can read more in the ABS's 2026 Census Privacy Statement.

Is the Census anonymous?

No. The Census isn't anonymous because it asks for names and addresses. However, the ABS separates names and addresses from other Census information after processing.

When will the 2026 Census results be released?

The first 2026 Census results are due to be released in June 2027, with further data releases continuing into 2028.

Census data will be free to access through ABS tools including QuickStats, TableBuilder and ABS Data Maps.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census 2026 help

(Image credit: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS))

NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #891)

11 August 2026 at 00:00
Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #890).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #891) - hint #1 - today's theme

What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Fresh from the market

NYT Strands today (game #891) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

  • CHEEP
  • HINTS
  • CHIVE
  • COME
  • TRACE
  • MANOR

NYT Strands today (game #891) - hint #3 - spangram letters

How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 13 letters

NYT Strands today (game #891) - hint #4 - spangram position

What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

• First side: left, 5th row

• Last side: right, 8th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #891) - the answers

NYT Strands answers for game 891 on a blue background

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The answers to today's Strands, game #891, are…

  • TOMATO
  • ZUCCHINI
  • PEPPER
  • MELON
  • CORN
  • CARROT
  • SPANGRAM: SUMMERHARVEST
  • My rating: Easy
  • My score: Perfect

One for the veggie lovers among us.

ZUCCHINI took me a while to put together, in part because I come from a land where we call zucchini courgettes, but mainly because I can’t spell and missed the double C.

This misstep aside I sped through today’s game, finding it harder to find a decent crop of non-game words.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Monday, August 10, game #890)

  • DATA
  • FACTS
  • FIGURES
  • STATISTICS
  • SPECIFICS
  • SPANGRAM: PROOFPOSITIVE

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #1660)

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Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1659).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,500 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today — or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1660) — hint #1 — Vowels

How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1660) — hint #2 — repeated letters

Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 0.

Quordle today (game #1660) — hint #3 — uncommon letters

Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1660) — hint #4 — starting letters (1)

Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1660) — hint #5 — starting letters (2)

What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• O

• B

• T

• S

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1660) — the answers

Quordle answers for game 1660 on a yellow background

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #1660, are…

  • ONSET
  • BRAWL
  • TEPID
  • SLANG

Sometimes I like to look at the four Quordle words as a creative writing task and imagine a story, or the opening of a story based on them.

Most days, it’s impossible but today is a good one — an urban tale of young men who are quick with their fists but whose lack of streetwise vernacular is embarrassingly poor.

Daily Sequence today (game #1660) — the answers

Quordle Daily Sequence answers for game 1660 on a yellow background

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1660, are…

  • DONUT
  • FLESH
  • PLANK
  • BIDDY

Quordle answers: The past 20

  • Quordle #1659, Monday, 10 August: GAVEL, CRUSH, SPEED, ETHOS
  • Quordle #1658, Sunday, 9 August: KAPPA, WIDEN, FOLIO, STEEP
  • Quordle #1657, Saturday, 8 August: FUROR, BUGLE, REUSE, SCOOP
  • Quordle #1656, Friday, 7 August: AMISS, SHIRK, SALSA, RABBI
  • Quordle #1655, Thursday, 6 August: AMUSE, BRAND, CEDAR, BLURB
  • Quordle #1654, Wednesday, 5 August: MOUND, WRONG, STOOD, WEIRD
  • Quordle #1653, Tuesday, 4 August: GOOEY, TARDY, HUMAN, CHALK
  • Quordle #1652, Monday, 3 August: FUNGI, MUDDY, DEBUT, MANIA
  • Quordle #1651, Sunday, 2 August: BOOTH, EASEL, REACH, MAKER
  • Quordle #1650, Saturday, 1 August: OMEGA, BIRCH, SMOCK, EERIE
  • Quordle #1649, Friday, 31 July: MANIA, SINGE, STOOL, LOFTY
  • Quordle #1648, Thursday, 30 July: MODAL, IDLER, CHUMP, LUMPY
  • Quordle #1647, Wednesday, 29 July: GAWKY, ALLOY, AUDIT, LATCH
  • Quordle #1646, Tuesday, 28 July: SMITE, ROACH, RUDDY, GLOBE
  • Quordle #1645, Monday, 27 July: TAFFY, FIGHT, GUILD, WAGER
  • Quordle #1644, Sunday, 26 July: STOMP, LIMIT, FUNKY, STEAD
  • Quordle #1643, Saturday, 25 July: SALON, SHEEN, BURST, GOURD
  • Quordle #1642, Friday, 24 July: DOLLY, EDIFY, LAGER, PRANK
  • Quordle #1641, Thursday, 23 July: LADEN, EVICT, WOVEN, SHIRE
  • Quordle #1640, Wednesday, 22 July: COYLY, SINGE, AWASH, AWOKE

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