Articles by 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

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

How to breed villagers in Minecraft

By Jennifer Allen last updated 20 August 25

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 20 August 25

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 20 August 25

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 20 August 25

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 19 August 25

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 19 August 25

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.

How to unblock Minecraft and play it anywhere

By Jennifer Allen last updated 13 August 25

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 13 August 25

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 12 August 25

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 11 August 25

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.

Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus Bluetooth speaker beside two Lego structures, on a wooden surface

In testing, I found this aggressively priced Bluetooth speaker sturdy and portable, but it has one major flaw...

By Jennifer Allen published 9 August 25

The Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus is a solid pool-side vacation listen, but this Bluetooth speaker's lack of sonic oomph make it only a short-term option.

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These affordable and well-rated Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are a steal at $149

By Jennifer Allen published 6 August 25

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are perfect for your runs, walks, or commutes. They're down to a fantastic price right now at Amazon.

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Save $270 on one of the best budget TVs you can buy on Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published 5 August 25

The Amazon Fire TV 65-inch Omni QLED 4K TV is a great option on a budget, and it's even cheaper right now. Here's why you'll love it.

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The top-tier Google Pixel Watch 3 is down to a fantastic low price at Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published 30 July 25

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is an excellent smartwatch, especially for those who love style and fitness features. It's on sale now at Amazon for a great price.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has hit an all-time low price at Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published 28 July 25

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best smartwatch around, offering powerful features, a rugged design, and great display. It's finally hit its lowest-price ever at Amazon.

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Heading to college? Get the five-star JBL Flip 7 for a record-low price at Best Buy

By Jennifer Allen published 23 July 25

The JBL Flip 7 is the best Bluetooth speaker you can buy right now and it's available for a fantastic price at Best Buy today.

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Minecraft Hosting Pro review

By Ruby P. Jane last updated 23 July 25

Minecraft Hosting Pro offers the ultimate solution for hosting your Minecraft game.

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GG Servers review

By Ruby P. Jane last updated 23 July 25

GG Servers is a Minecraft server hosting provider that comes with free DDoS protection and access to nine different data centers.

Nodecraft review

By Ruby P. Jane last updated 23 July 25

Nodecraft offers powerful tools for creating and managing your own custom gaming server.

BisectHosting review

By Mirza Bahic last updated 23 July 25

BisectHosting offers some great Minecraft server hosting for those on a budget with plenty of plans to satisfy everyone. Here's how I found our experience.

Apex Hosting review

By Mirza Bahic last updated 23 July 25

Apex Hosting is a Minecraft server provider with plenty of features to keep your game sessions running smoothly.

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We called these JLab Go Air Pop "ridiculously good" and they're now ridiculously cheap at only $20 on Best Buy

By Jennifer Allen published 21 July 25

Incredibly cheap yet surprisingly good, the JLab Go Air Pop are even less thanks to this deal at Best Buy.

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The amazing Shokz OpenRun Pro are back down to their lowest-ever price at Amazon

By Jennifer Allen published 21 July 25

The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the perfect accessory for runners or anyone who dislikes standard earbuds – and they're on sale now at Amazon for a record-low price.

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ScalaCube review

By Daniel Blechynden, Jennifer Allen last updated 17 July 25

ScalaCube is a great choice for Minecraft server hosting. Here's all you need to know about why you'll want to sign up to the service.

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Game from the comfort of your couch or pool with this awesome Lenovo Legion Go deal at Best Buy

By Jennifer Allen published 14 July 25

The Lenovo Legion Go is the best Steam Deck alternative, and right now, its 1TB model is on sale at Best Buy for a fantastic price.

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