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Garbo, a nonprofit platform focused on promoting safety and preventing harm online, has ended its partnership with Match Group, Tinder’s parent company.

The two inked a deal in 2021, with Garbo helping to facilitate low-cost background checks on potential dates for Tinder users, then later rolling out similar features on Match’s namesake app and and Stir. The integrated feature also allowed daters to run a number of free background checks before paying a small fee for the service. All information accessed was drawn from public records.

And it’s not just Match Group’s integration; Garbo is shutting down their online background check platform as a whole. In a statement on Garbo’s website, founder Kathryn Kosmides said the nonprofit’s experience working with apps and online platforms has not been an easy road.

“Over the last few years, we have faced a lack of support and real initiative from online platforms, continuous harassment and threats by bad actors on these platforms,” she wrote.

Kosmides said it has been “heartbreaking” to see vital information remain inaccessible for victims and survivors. Within Garbo’s post, the nonprofit detailed reasons for shutting down their online background check platform.

“It’s become clear that most online platforms aren’t legitimately committed to trust and safety for their users,” Garbo’s post reads. “There are some great companies that do take our mission to heart, but the sad reality is that most social networks, dating apps and online platforms care more about the bottom-line than they care about you.”

“Second, local governments are making it harder and harder for individuals to get easy, affordable, simple access to vital public record information needed to identify red flags that inform your decisions on who to engage with online and in-person,” the post continues. “The costs for performing searches are rising, and in some places, are used as a revenue source. There’s also no uniform standards for reporting the information we really need for proper and consistent records.”

Kosmides further told the Wall Street Journal that Match Group and Garbo disagreed on how the background checks should appear within the app and ultimately work. Match Group reportedly intended on displaying badges on profiles to indicate a ‘clean’ dating record; Kosmides argues, “You can’t white-list someone or give them a ‘good guy, bad guy’ identity verification.”

Mashable has reached out to Match Group for comment.

Garbo will continue to act as a nonprofit and will return to being volunteer-run this September. The organisation says it is “shifting our model to deliver resources and solutions that more directly empower you to control your personal safety in the digital age.”

Garbo users can request a refund for unused search credits that they have purchased, but unfortunately if you bought these through one of Garbo’s partner’s — including Match apps — you won’t be elligible for a refund. The background check feature will come to an official close on Aug. 31, and you’ll have to apply for a refund before Oct. 31.

In the nonprofit’s post, Garbo pointed people wanting to use a background check to resources “including local jurisdiction government websites, the U.S. federal PACER system, and sites like Judy Records and others.”

If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you’ve come to the right place for hints. There aren’t just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you’ll get what you need.

What is Quordle?

Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it’s not nearly as intimidating as it sounds.

Is Quordle harder than Wordle?

Yes, though not diabolically so.

Where did Quordle come from?

Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30. Meyer’s creation was covered in The Guardian six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running. 

How is Quordle pronounced?

“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like “curdle.”

Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?

Yes and no.

Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you.

After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle.

What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?

Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can’t afford to waste guesses unless you’re eliminating as many letters as possible at all times. 

Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn’t the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it’s a normal part of the player’s strategic toolset.

Is there a way to get the answer faster?

In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses:

Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We’ve had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.”

Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses.

If strategy isn’t helping, and you’re still stumped, here are some hints:

Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?

One word has a twice-occurring letter.

Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?

No.

What do today’s Quordle words start with?

F, T, S, and F.

What are the answers for today’s Quordle?

Are you sure you want to know?

There’s still time to turn back.

OK, you asked for it. The answers are:

1. FILTH

2. TRACE

3. STONY

4. FOLIO

Printing your own custom designs on t-shirts, tote bags, small accessories and more is far easier today than it has been in the past. There are hundreds of contenders out there, both local and international. On top of this, with the rise of drop shipping, printing your own T-shirts can be not only creatively rewarding, but lucrative as well.

But with so many options for printing services, it can be hard to find a decent company with quality printers, garments, and ethical business practices. In Australia, one company that fits this description is The Print Bar. With a full catalogue of options for printing services both on a small scale and in bulk, The Print Bar is a great place to get started on your design and printing journey.

What is The Print Bar?

The Print Bar is a t-shirt and accessories printing service with a huge range of garment options that offers same day printing and delivery across Australia. They also offer pick up from Melbourne / Naarm and Brisbane / Meanjin.

From humble beginnings in suburban Brisbane in 2011, The Print Bar opened its second location in Melbourne a decade later in 2021. The company prides itself on its sustainable business practices, and offers high definition printing using sustainable water based inks, as well as 100% recyclable kraft mailer bags.

The Print Bar offers same-day printing, and pick-up or delivery options
Credit: The Print Bar

How much does a t-shirt print cost?

For t-shirts, the most popular of garments to print on, you have lots of options when it comes to printing style, garment brand and colour. These are going to affect pricing, but typically an individual custom t-shirt is going to cost you A$20-$40.

Digital Printing is the most common form of garment printing, with options for t-shirts as low as A$15. For screen printed designs you can find garments for as low as A$10. Embroidery is going to end up costing a bit more, with embroidery prices depending on the size and complexity of the design. You can get a custom embroidered cap from as low as $24, while some polos, aprons and workwear start around $40.

Additionally, The Print Bar offers volume discounts when printing more than one shirt, as shown below:

Digital Printing (no minimum)

• 5 items: 5% off

• 10 items: 10% off

• 25 items: 20% off

• 50 items: 25% off

Screen Printing (minimum of 20)

• 50+ items: 8% off

• 70+ items: 12% off

• 100+ items: 15% off

• 250+ items: 18% off

Embroidery (no minimum)

• 2+ items: 30% off

• 3+ items: 40% off

• 5+ items: 50% off

• 10+ items: 55% off

• 20+ items: 60% off

• 50+ items: 65% off

How does same day t-shirt printing work?

Order before 11am on any business day, and your t-shirts, tanks or totes will be shipped or ready for pickup from 4:30pm. Prints are delivered using Australia Post express shipping. However, you also have the option for standard shipping if you’re not in too much of a rush.

While not all printing options are available to be same-day printed, you’ll find the most popular garments are available. For a full list of The Print Bar’s Same Day Printing range, check out their website here.

What can I print on at The Print Bar?

While t-shirts are the most popular printing service, The Print Bar also offers singlets, tank tops, hoodies, sweatshirts, long sleeve tees, facemasks, headwear, children’s clothes and more. They also feature garments from brands such as AS Colour, Next Level, and Gildan. Check out their website here for the full catalogue of men’s, women’s and kids tees.

That’s also just an idea of their garment printing. In addition to clothing, you can also print onto a wide range of promotional merchandise and accessories. A popular option is tote bags, but they also have notepads, lanyards, drinkware, badges, USBs, pens, badges and so much more.

Print on t-shirts, singlets, tank tops, tote bags, hats, and much more.
Credit: The Print Bar

Where does The Print Bar deliver to?

The Print Bar utilises Australia Post for express delivery and shipping Australia-wide. You shouldn’t have any trouble receiving your prints as long as you live within our golden shores. However, if you want a quick turnover you’ll have better success with express shipping within a metropolitan area.

Additionally, if you are within Brisbane or Melbourne, you can pick up your order as soon as it’s ready from The Print Bar’s in-store locations.

How do I use my own designs on a print?

Once you’ve selected a garment on their website, The Print Bar will then direct you to the ‘Online Designer’, and in just a few clicks you can upload your own images, add custom text, or choose artwork from its in-built design gallery.

An example of The Print Bar’s custom designer on a plain white AS Colour Men’s t-shirt.
Credit: The Print Bar

Once you’ve added all your elements to your design, it’s as simple as clicking through to check out, and organising shipping.

As far as online design portals go, The Print Bar does a good job of showing you a realistic preview of your print from multiple angles, and their uploader can accept a broad range of common image filetypes. It’s completely free to check out, so if you’ve got some budding ideas for t-shirt designs, or some upcoming promotional materials you need made up, check out The Print Ba’s website here.

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The Print Bar acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Turrbul and Yuggera peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate in Naarm/Melbourne and Meanjin/Brisbane. We pay our respects to the many First Nations and their Elders ~ past and present.

Russia’s Luna-25 — an unmanned space mission to explore the ice-rich area at the moon’s south pole — has suddenly crashed.

On Sunday, Aug. 20, Russia’s state space corporation, Roskomos, lost all communications with the robotic mission to the moon after a thruster misfire, pushing the spacecraft into an “unpredictable orbit,” which then collided into the lunar surface, according to a statement posted on Telegram.

The mission, expected to touch down on Aug. 21, was the country’s first lunar foray since 1976 — pushing the European power back into a global space race to explore the moon’s most coveted natural resources, which includes the moon’s south pole and any potential water ice that could be buried there. Roskomos previously stated that it saw the mission as a way to show that Russia “is a state capable of delivering a payload to the moon” and to ensure “Russia’s guaranteed access to the moon’s surface,” following its historic Luna-2 mission in 1959.

In July, India launched the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, which marks the country’s third successful lunar orbit and the closest a global power has gotten to reaching the moon’s south pole among the latest rush towards the cratered surface.

Hours after news of Luna-25’s mission failure, India announced Chandrayaan-3 was gearing up for landing on Aug. 23.

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Space programs in China and the United States have announced similar lunar ambitions, with both countries gearing up to send manned missions to the ground of the icy regions of the moon. The potential of harvested moon ice could lead to vital sources of drinkable water, oxygen, and even fuel for rockets — extending the reach of future space missions. But lunar attempts such as these are notoriously difficult due to limited fuel, lack of GPS navigation, and the lack of an atmosphere to slow crafts down. India’s previous attempt (Chandrayaan-2) ended in a similar software-induced crash.

In the latest iteration of the race to space, as the European giant once again faces economic and militaristic fallout, Russia appears to be out.

It’s Sunday, and with it comes a new Wordle puzzle to usher you into the weekend. We’re here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution.

If you just want to be told today’s answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 20’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for Aug 19.

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings you the most joy. But if you like being strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it has rebelled against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.

The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.

Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

This Wordle solution is a journey.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

No, there aren’t any double letters for you to stumble on today!

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter Q.

What’s the answer to Wordle today?

Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to Wordle #792 is…

QUEST.

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

It’s Saturday, and with it comes a new Wordle puzzle to usher you into the weekend. We’re here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution.

If you just want to be told today’s answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 19’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for Aug 18.

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings you the most joy. But if you like being strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it has rebelled against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.

The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.

Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

This Wordle solution is hot.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

Yes, there are two double letters: A and M!

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter M.

What’s the answer to Wordle today?

Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to Wordle #791 is…

MAGMA.

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

TL;DR: As of August 20, you can get a five-pack of Clean Air Natural Activated Charcoal Air Purifiers for just $34.99 (reg. $59.92) in the Mashable Shop — that’s a savings of 41%.

Are you trying to get rid of unpleasant odors around the house? It’s in the bag, literally. The simplest method might be found in a little bag of activated charcoal. The Clean Air Natural Activated Charcoal Air Purifier is such a simple way to fight bad odors it might seem like cheating. They’re also pretty cheap, at just $34.99 for five bags. 

Each of the cotton linen bags included with your purchase is full of 100% activated bamboo charcoal, and each one works kind of like a little air purifier. The activated charcoal naturally draws in unpleasant smells in the air and traps them. 

The manufacturer states that each bag should last up to two years of continuous use. Just leave them hanging in a room you want to deodorize and wait. That means a room that houses dirty clothing and sporting equipment, such as a laundry room, would be a great spot to hang one.

While it might not work as quickly or effectively as an electronic air purifier, a linen bag is going to be a whole lot quieter. You also don’t need to plug a bag of charcoal into anything, so it’s a bit simpler to use.

Get a five-pack of Clean Air Natural Activated Charcoal Air Purifiers for $34.99 (reg. $59.92). 

Prices subject to change. 

TL;DR: As of August 20, get the Degoo Premium Lifetime 10TB Backup Plan for just $99.99 (reg. $1,080) — that’s a savings of 90%.

It’s getting harder and harder to avoid subscription fees — streaming services, meal kits, news sites, gaming platforms, and even some apps charge your card each month. While you may not want to part with Netflix or HelloFresh, you could ditch cloud storage fees for a lifetime subscription to Degoo Premium.

Just pay once and access 10TB of encrypted cloud storage for life. Yup, absolutely no recurring fees. And right now, it’s only $99.99 (reg. $1,080).

Many other cloud storage solutions don’t offer as much space as Degoo, and they charge way more — 2TB from Dropbox is $15 per month, 2TB from iCloud+ is $9.99 a month, and 1TB from OneDrive is $69.99 per year. Cut out all of those recurring fees with this lifetime subscription. 

10TB of storage is enough to hold 2.5 million photos, 5,000 hours of HD video, or 65 million document pages, depending on exact image quality or file sizes. Each file is stored with 256-bit AES encryption for high-level security and protection.

Just like other platforms, Degoo works on any device since it’s a web-based app. Upload dog pics from your smartphone, Microsoft Office files from your laptop, and important documents from your desktop, and access them all in one central place. The only limitation? Each file must be under 1GB, which is far more than the size of most photos or videos.

Degoo is more than just a storage platform. An AI-based algorithm displays old photos and videos in a private feed so you can relive those moments. When you go to upload a file, you might discover an older picture of your pet or a memory of what you were doing a year ago.

Get the cloud storage solution that can do more for less: Degoo Premium Lifetime 10TB Backup Plan, now only $99.99 (reg. $1,080).

Prices subject to change.

TL;DR: As of August 20, get a refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad 11e and a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows, all for $199.99 — a 61% discount.

A computer is a must-have, whether you’re in school, working remotely, or just getting through the day. Still, a laptop isn’t much without reliable software that lets you perform basic, essential tasks like writing a document or organizing information. If you need a low-cost computer and the software to make it worthwhile, consider this like-new Lenovo ThinkPad 11e and a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $199.99. 

If you’re looking for a lightweight computer you can use to carry your work with you almost anywhere, this ThinkPad could be a great fit. It’s refurbished, so it’s not brand new, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at it. 

This machine has a Grade A refurbished rating, meaning it has been tested and certified to look and work like new. You’re getting 8GB RAM, 128GB local storage, a Celeron N4100 processor, and you even have a few ports to plug into, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, a headphone/mic combo, and an HDMI. 

Credit: Microsoft

Once your computer is all booted up, install a lifetime license of Microsoft Office 2021. This license comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (free version), OneNote, Publisher, and Access for life. They can only be installed on one machine, but they also don’t require any recurring payments, unlike Microsoft 365. 

You don’t need to pay full price for a reliable computer, and you don’t need to pay every month for useful apps.

Get a like-new refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad 11e and a Lifetime License for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for $199.99 (reg. $519). 

Prices subject to change. 

TL;DR: As of August 20, you can get one year of Norton 360 Standard on two devices and LifeLock Identity Advisor on sale for $24.99 (reg. $109.99) — a savings of 77%.

While you probably don’t need a personal bodyguard like the Kardashians, your computer, tablet, or smartphone might. And we aren’t talking about protection from a drop to the ground — we’re talking about the safety of your online activities and personal information. 

Get your first year of Norton 360 Standard on two devices and LifeLock Identity Advisor for only $24.99, normally $109.

While no one can prevent all cybercrime or detect all threats, Norton actively works to keep you safe. After the quick install and setup on two of your devices, you can enjoy perks like:

• Real-time protection against existing and emerging threats, like ransomware, spyware, viruses, phishing, and more.

• A secure VPN that encrypts information like passwords and bank details, even while joining public networks.

• 10GB PC cloud backup allows you to store and protect important files in case anything ever happens to your device.

• A password manager helps you create strong passwords and store sensitive information securely and safely.

Along with Norton 360 Standard, you will receive protection from LifeLock Identity Advisor. Anyone who posts, banks, or shops online is at risk of having their information stolen. Still, LifeLock Identity Advisor monitors corners of the dark web* and notifies you if your information is ever found.

Hopefully, this service won’t find anything, but if it does, take advantage of LifeLock’s U.S.-based identity restoration specialists that help you work with external services to resolve your claim. 

Start taking your online privacy seriously.

This exclusive bundle includes one year of Norton 360 Standard on two devices and LifeLock Identity Advisor for only $24.99 (reg. $109).

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