Jennifer Allen

Jennifer Allen

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Jennifer is a roving tech freelancer with over 10 years experience. Based in Swansea, Wales, her bylines include T3, FitandWell, Top Ten Reviews, Eurogamer, NME, Lifewire, Mashable, and many more.

She graduated from Swansea University in 2006 with a degree in Media and Communication Studies. Following that, she studied at Staffordshire University, resulting in a post graduate diploma in Computer Games Design. Much of her studies focused on how games and technology have an effect on society. In the past, she has spoken to BBC Sounds about social media and gaming. She is also a member of BAFTA Cymru.

Her main areas of interest are all things B2B, smart technology, wearables, speakers, headphones, and anything gaming related. You'll find her writing everything from product reviews to buying guides, as well as how-to guides to simplify using the latest tech and deals hubs featuring all the latest coupon codes to save you money.

In her spare time, she is usually found either gaming, watching the latest indie film, or attempting to train her pet guinea pigs. She is yet to succeed in her efforts.

Articles by: Jennifer Allen

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The Sony WH-1000XM6 offer 'class-leading ANC' and are some of the best headphones around – and they’re back to their lowest-ever price on Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

Great audio, great noise cancellation, very nearly perfect

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Save up to $600 on the five-star-rated OnePlus 15 with this mega trade-in deal at Best Buy — plus get a free $100 gift card

By Jennifer Allen published

The OnePlus 15 is one of the best phones available right now, and it could be yours for as little as $399.99 when you trade in your old phone at Best Buy.

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The 10 best Minecraft shaders 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Here's what I recommend for the best Minecraft shaders. Each will make your game look so much better than before.

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The best Minecraft seeds of 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

All the best Minecraft seeds you can find, from large villager spawns, to diamond mines and submerged villages. Dig in and find your new favorite.

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The 10 best Minecraft texture packs 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

The best Minecraft texture packs help change and improve the appearance of your game. Here's what I recommend you install.

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The 10 best Minecraft servers 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

A look at all the best Minecraft servers you can play, including Parkour-themed servers, a visit to Westeros and much more.

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This four-star smart ring is a 'cheap alternative to Oura and Samsung' — and it just dropped to its best price since Black Friday on Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

The RingConn Gen 2 is one of the best smart rings if you're on a budget, and t's even cheaper today thanks to this Amazon deal.

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Best Premium Game Server Hosting of 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Updated The best premium game server hosting will up your hosting game massively. When investing, you need good advice. We've got everything you need to know.

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Best cheap game server hosts of 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Updated Looking for the best cheap game server hosts? We've got them all here, and we've also looked at every situation you might want one.

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Best game server hosting of 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Updated The best game server hosting is ideal for gamers looking to expand their horizons and skills. We look at the best options for every situation.

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Best Minecraft server hosting in 2026

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Updated Looking for the best Minecraft server hosting? Here's what we recommend, covering every budget and requirement.

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These five-star Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are down to a record-low price at Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

The Nothing Ear (a) are great budget earphones which are both stylish and sound great. They're on sale now at Amazon. Here's why you should buy them.

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The best Minecraft Christmas ideas in 2025

By Jennifer Allen published

Looking for some great Minecraft Christmas ideas? We've got them all. Here's what we recommend when embracing the spirit.

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Don’t miss out again — the excellent Breville Barista Express is back to its Black Friday price on Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

The Breville Barista Express is one of the best coffee makers according to our experts – and it's available for a record-low price right now on Amazon.

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Grab the Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for a record-low price — and get some five-star earbuds for free

By Jennifer Allen published

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones are some of the best cans around, and right now, you can get them for a record-low price – and get some excellent earbuds for free.

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The incredible MacBook Air M4 is our laptop of the year - and you can get it for as low as $299 at Best Buy

By Jennifer Allen published

The MacBook Air M4 is our laptop of the year and it's on sale now at Best Buy with $200 off and other ways to save even more. Here's why you need it.

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Epic last-minute gaming laptop deal: get 26% off the Lenovo Legion with an RTX 5060 and OLED display

By Jennifer Allen published

Lenovo makes some great gaming laptops and this Lenovo Legion gaming laptop deal is a fantastic option. Here's why you'll love it.

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The Dyson V11 is a fantastic vacuum to buy while it’s still at its Black Friday price

By Jennifer Allen published

The Dyson V11 is a superb vacuum cleaner for most homes. It's currently available at a great price right now at Amazon. Here's why you need it in your life.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 has just hit a record-low price — and it’s a fantastic gift idea

By Jennifer Allen published

The Apple Watch Series 11 is the perfect fitness addition to your iPhone that gives you plenty of insight into your activity levels – it's on sale now at a record low price.

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Start your exercise journey with this super cheap Apple Watch at Walmart for $129

By Jennifer Allen published

The Apple Watch SE 2 is a great entry point for your health and fitness journey, and it's down to an incredibly low $129 at Walmart for Cyber Monday.

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Looking for a new gaming laptop this Cyber Monday? This RTX 5060-powered Acer Nitro V is now $899

By Jennifer Allen published

The Acer Nitro V is a great mid-range gaming laptop and it's even more affordable this Cyber Monday after getting a $300 discount at Walmart.

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The Apple iPad Air has hit a record-low price at Amazon this Black Friday

By Jennifer Allen published

The Apple iPad Air is the tablet that appeals to everyone with fantastic performance and features. It's on sale now at Amazon for Black Friday

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The Bose QuietComfort Headphones drop to $169.99 on Amazon for Black Friday

By Jennifer Allen published

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are great for blocking out the world and they're on sale now at Amazon for their lowest ever price.

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Save $150 on the incredible Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer this Black Friday

By Jennifer Allen published

The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is slightly older tech, but it's still one of the best hair dryers around – and now it's got a big price cut for Black Friday.

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The latest five-star Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are down to an all-time low price at Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

The brand-new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the ultimate earbuds for many, and they've hit their lowest price ever for Black Friday

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