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Many of us have been using our personal laptops more than ever in the past year. Unsplash / Windows

How to make a laptop last longer: 8 ways to preserve the life of your computer

June 14, 2021
Instagram now offers users the chance to hide the number of ‘likes’ they have on a post. Maddi Bazzocco/ Unsplash

Can social media platforms reverse the psychological effect of the desire to collect 'likes'?

June 9, 2021
More and more platforms are finding ways for users to pay for creators' content. Unsplash

Would you tip for social media content? Why people are willing to reward creators with more than just likes

May 25, 2021
A screenshot of a street view of Ili Ili, Western District, American Samoa on Google Maps. Courtesy Google Maps

Why travel guessing game GeoGuessr is gaining popularity amid the coronavirus pandemic

May 10, 2021
'Tanb Raslan' terrorises its guests with fake ISIS ambushes and kidnappings. The show has had much backlash.

'Tanb Raslan' to 'Talqat Tony': Misguided message of Iraq's ISIS TV prank shows

May 7, 2021
The amount of hazardous material found in e-waste has been increasing dramatically over the years. EPA

Why upcycling tech is the future: your electronic devices can live long past their shelf life

April 28, 2021
Frances McDormand, winner of Best Actress, and Youn Yuh-jung, winner of Best Actress in a Supporting Role, pose in the press room at the Oscars. Reuters

The highs and lows of the Oscars 2021: new 'cinematic' format results in one of the most surreal shows yet

April 26, 2021
Dominic Raab, the British Foreign Secretary, announced a cyber offensive targeting terrorist groups such as ISIS and hostile states. Alamy

The true cost of data breach fatigue could be detrimental to our security

April 18, 2021
From left to right: Will Ferrell, Gal Gadot and Mark Ruffalo singing John Lennon's 'Imagine' is memorable for all the wrong reasons. YouTube

It's been one year since Gal Gadot and friends covered 'Imagine', here's how it redefined celebrity culture

March 18, 2021
Brave is a new browser that says it is three times faster than Chrome. Victor Besa/The National

A faster and more private search engine to rival Google? Now, that's Brave

March 18, 2021
BTS will probably win a Grammy one day, but it shouldn't be for 'Dynamite', says our writer. AP File

BTS didn't win a Grammy, but that's OK because 'Dynamite' isn't even their best song

March 15, 2021
One of the features that many look for when purchasing a new smartphone is a high-tech camera. Unsplash

The 5 best smartphone cameras: What features to look for when upgrading your phone

March 10, 2021
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are set to divorce after six years of marriage, but the impact of their union on the celebrity landscape will be enduring and far-reaching. AP

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: The complicated legacy of the 'First Couple of the selfie generation'

March 3, 2021
Chuck Norris as Matt Hunter in 'Invasion USA'. Alamy

Defending B-grade films: How Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal helped me get my first job

February 26, 2021
Twitter aims to attain at least $7.5 billion in annual revenue by 2023. AP Photo

Ban the bot: the true force behind malicious disinformation online

February 8, 2021
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UAE authorities 'working to fix Al Hosn fault' after problems reported

UAE explained: what do I do if my Al Hosn app is not working?

Lulu Group to offer free PCR testing at its malls in Abu Dhabi

UAE then and now: the Abu Dhabi souq where dreams came true
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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JULY 26: Turkish Prime Minister and Presidential Candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) in action at the exhibition match played after the opening of the football stadium named Basaksehir Fatih Terim in Istanbul, Turkey on July 26, 2014. Fatih Terim is currently the Technical Director of Turkish National Team. (Photo by Kayhan Ozer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Beyond the Headlines: Is the Turkish president meddling in football?

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Shoppers at the Lulu Hypermarket in Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, one location which will soon offer free weekly PCR tests. Victor Besa / The National. 

Lulu free testing, Dubai 17% unvaccinated, UAE in space, 2,011 new cases - The Daily Update

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The UAE has administered more than 14 million Covid-19 vaccine doses. Reuters

New mutant strains, Sheikh Hamdan, Israel strikes Gaza, 2,127 new cases - The Daily Update

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Pawel Jablonski, Poland's undersecretary of state for economic and development co-operation for Africa and the Middle East, was in Abu Dhabi this month. Image: Khushnum Bhandari / The National

How Poland is helping to shape the economy of tomorrow - Business Extra podcast

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