Jennifer Allen

Jennifer Allen

Contributor

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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Score the new Apple Watch 11 from $219 when you trade in your old tech at Best Buy

By Jennifer Allen published

The Apple Watch Series 11 is coming soon and Best Buy has a fantastic trade-in deal for those looking to upgrade – here's what you need to know.

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Running out of space for your games? The Seagate 2TB Xbox Storage Expansion Card is almost 40% off right now at Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

Always have free space on your Xbox thanks to this awesome Seagate 2TB Xbox Storage Expansion Card deal at Amazon.

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a near-perfect smart ring, and it’s dropped to its lowest price ever

By Jennifer Allen published

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is the perfect smart ring for Android users, and it's finally enjoying a hefty price cut at Amazon.

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Sony's best cheap noise-cancelling earbuds are a steal right now on Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

The Sony WF-C710N Earbuds are some of the best cheap earbuds around – and they're even less right now while on sale at Amazon.

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Save $350 on the HP OmniBook X Flip – an awesome value 2-in-1 laptop for students

By Jennifer Allen published

The HP OmniBook X Flip is a great value 2-in-1 laptop made even more affordable now that it's discounted at Best Buy.

The Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop on a red background with text saying Price Cut.

Here's one of the cheapest RTX 5060-powered gaming laptops so far

By Jennifer Allen published

The Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop is a great option for anyone looking for an affordable gaming laptop, and it's on sale now at Amazon.

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This 65-inch TCL Mini-LED TV is incredible value for money at $549.99 in the Best Buy Labor Day sale

By Jennifer Allen published

The TCL QM6K 65-inch 4K Mini-LED TV is a great budget option that's packed with a surprising amount of features – and it's now a massive $450 off at Best Buy for Labor Day

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With pressure from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 gets a big price cut at Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the best foldable phone out there, packing in a ton of power, and it's on sale for the first time at Amazon.

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Our favorite and top-rated MacBook Air is still down to a record-low price at Best Buy

By Jennifer Allen published

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is the best laptop around, particularly for students, and it's on sale for a record-low price at Best Buy.

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What systems and consoles support Minecraft?

By Jennifer Allen published

Minecraft can be played on many different devices and we're here to talk about each of them.

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Minecraft Creative vs Survival

By Jennifer Allen published

New to Minecraft and want to know the difference between Creative and Survival? We take a look at the core changes between both.

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What Minecraft games are there?

By Jennifer Allen published

Minecraft is more than just building these days

Best cheap game server hosts appeals to Minecraft users

Minecraft: What's the difference between Bedrock and Java?

By Jennifer Allen published

New to Minecraft? Here's all you need to know about the difference between Bedrock and Java, and how it affects you.

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How to set up a Minecraft server in 2025

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Want to know how to set up a Minecraft server with your friends? Here's all you need to know with step-by-step instructions.

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The best Minecraft mods 2026 - enrich your game

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Minecraft is a highly customizable game with thousands of mods to check out. We pick out some of our favorites for improving the game.

How to breed villagers -- get them close to each other for starters

How to breed villagers in Minecraft

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Keen to make your Minecraft world more active? Here's how to breed villagers in Minecraft so your village soon expands.

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How to download Minecraft for PC

By Elie Gould last updated

Guide Here's how to download Minecraft for PC. We'll help you make the right choice between the differing versions.

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How different Minecraft servers can optimize gameplay

By Jennifer Allen last updated

I look at how different Minecraft servers and hosting can help improve your gaming experience.

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How to create a Minecraft server on a VPS

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Creating a Minecraft server on a VPS is more affordable than a dedicated server and gives you plenty of control. Here's what to do.

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Groov-e's Wave Glow Bluetooth speaker has a lot going for it, but sadly sound quality isn't on the list

By Jennifer Allen published

The Groov-e Wave Glow does indeed glow and some of its features are groovy, but the sound quality just isn't good enough for a higher star-rating

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One of the best budget TVs you can buy is down to a record-low price on Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published

The best budget TV around is now cheaper than ever. Here's why you need the Roku Pro Series 65-inch QLED TV in your life.

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How to unblock Minecraft and play it anywhere

By Jennifer Allen last updated

VPN Want to play Minecraft but it's banned at your school, workplace, or country? Here's how to unblock Minecraft with a VPN.

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What are Minecraft modpacks and how do you use them?

By Jennifer Allen last updated

Minecraft modpacks can enhance your gaming experience without needing to install individual Minecraft mods. Here's how to use them effectively.

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Heading to college? Don't miss this record-low price on the stunning Asus Zephyus G16 gaming laptop

By Jennifer Allen published

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop is a powerful gaming laptop which will be perfect to take to college if you can afford it. It's on sale now.

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I adore the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones and they’re currently on sale with one of the best deals this year

By Jennifer Allen published

The Sony WH1000XM4 headphones are my favorite headphones and they're on sale now at Best Buy, just in time for heading back to college.

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