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MN1 Citizenship Application for a Child Born in the UK: Our Own Experience
How we applied for MN1 for our UK-born son: eligibility, documents, referees, TLScontact biometrics, the fee and the priority service, step by step.
Technology, culture and life: my personal blog in English
I’m Onur Şendere. I’ve been writing this blog in Turkish since 2007: step-by-step technology guides, book, film and TV reviews, pieces on language and literature, and notes from everyday life. On this page you can read a selection of my posts translated into English, and I add more over time.
Posts in English
8/10 Film & TV
Watched: I Will Find You
I binged Netflix’s 8-episode Harlan Coben adaptation I Will Find You in a single sitting. Here’s my spoiler-free review, my score and the Turkish trailer.
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Şimşek Vinç: Crane Hire in Söke and Kuşadası
For mobile (HIAB) crane hire, Manitou hire, and totem and sign installation in Kuşadası and Söke, you can choose Şimşek Vinç.
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Where to Stay in Kuşadası: Arvalya Apart Hotel
Looking for affordable, comfortable accommodation? Read my blog post about Kuşadası Arvalya Apart Hotel, a modern aparthotel in the centre of Kuşadası.
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Socrates: “Be as You Wish to Seem.”
My thoughts on Socrates’ saying “Be as you wish to seem”: what it takes to become who we want to be, and why happiness lies in the small things.
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Choosing English Textbooks for Preschoolers
Choosing the right preschool English textbooks matters for parents. In this post, I go through what to look for when picking books for young children.
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My Blog OnurSendere.com Turns 10!
My blog OnurSendere.com turns 10! I look back on the decade since my first post on 7 November 2008, its first name, Yobiil, and the posts that stand out.
Technology
How to Set Up Email on Android – A Step-by-Step Guide with Screenshots
How do you set up a company email address on an Android phone or tablet from Samsung, HTC, LG or Huawei? My step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Technology
How to Use Your Company Email in Gmail – A Step-by-Step Guide with Screenshots
In this illustrated post, I explain step by step how to add your company or work email account to Gmail, so you can send and receive work email there.
Books
Software Update 5.10.1.1 Is Out for the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis and Voyage
Software update 5.10.1.1 is out for the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis and Voyage e-readers. I go through the new features in this blog post.
Frequently asked questions
- Who writes this blog?
- I do: Onur Şendere. It’s my personal blog, and every post comes from my own experience and point of view.
- Is the whole blog available in English?
- Not yet. I write the blog in Turkish, and it has more than 300 posts going back to 2007. A selection of recent posts is translated into English, and every translation links to its Turkish original.
- Can I comment or get in touch in English?
- Yes. Comments are collected under the original Turkish posts, but you’re welcome to write in English. You can also find me on X, Instagram and Facebook.