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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nodecraft review

By Ruby P. Jane last updated

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

BisectHosting Review

BisectHosting review

By Mirza Bahic last updated

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

Apex Hosting review

By Mirza Bahic last updated

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

The JLab Go Air Pop on a pink background with text saying Price Cut.

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

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

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