Articles by Jennifer Oksien, Editor, Top Ten Reviews

Jennifer (Jenny) is currently the editor of Top Ten Reviews, but prior to that, she was TechRadar's Homes Editor. Jennifer has previously written about a range of topics, from TV and audio to homewares, plus a range of small and large appliances for some of the UKs leading retailers and magazine titles. She is based in Bath, UK.

A true Home-girl, Jennifer enjoys being in her abode to (try) to make it the best place to live for her and her little family. It’s been in state of renovation for a number of years since moving in so having the latest vacuum cleaner to take for a spin or the latest connected home innovation for a more seamless way of living will always go down as a treat - as will a decent cup-of-tea.

Jennifer has received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Southampton Solent University, Master of Science in Marketing Communications from University of the West of England and NCTJ Shorthand, which she desperately tries to remember when taking quick notes.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys getting stuck-in the latest Netflix series - or another series from other digital streaming platforms which she’s heard on the grapevine - in the evenings, or digging in the garden during the day-time. Attempting to bake something which is sugar-free (and edible) is a weekly weekend challenge that will be conquered, one day.

Articles by: Jennifer Oksien

Why this Ninja Dual Zone air fryer is the best home gadget of the year

By Jennifer Oksien Published 1 November 22

TechRadar Choice Awards 2022 We've chose Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer as the best home gadget at the TechRadar Choice Awards 2022, and there are lots of delicious reasons why.

I used an air fryer to make poppadoms, and it was… interesting

By Jennifer Oksien Published 29 October 22

We experimented with our air fryer to see how it cooks poppadoms – and we probably won't be doing it again.

I tried a cordless vacuum with 2 batteries, but it didn't speed up my cleaning

By Jennifer Oksien Published 22 October 22

Cordless vacuum cleaners with twin batteries double the runtime, but only if you plan ahead.

Hands on: Hoover HL5

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 18 October 22

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The Hoover HL5 is a new breed of vacuum cleaner for the brand and, so far, it looks like it's going to cause some disruption.

L'OR Barista Sublime on work top in kitchen

Philips L’OR Barista Sublime review

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 5 October 22

An entry-level coffee maker that can make two drinks at the same time. We put it, and the new and exclusive L’OR Barista XXL capsules, to the test.

Smeg CJF01 citrus juicer review

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 13 September 22

From grapefruits to limes, this electric juicer takes out the effort of juicing citrus fruits, but it is a luxury.

I wish I could buy this cool hair dryer - I've taken a shine to it

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 5 September 22

IFA 2022 This Grundig hair dryer is only available in Europe, but I'm glad I had the chance to see it at IFA 2022.

Swan retro one touch coffee maker at IFA 2022

This retro-inspired coffee maker would be a good thing for students to have around

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 5 September 22

IFA 2022 We've seen the Swan Retro Pump Espresso Coffee Machine at IFA 2022, and we like what we see.

Sustainability is at the heart of appliance innovation for this progressive brand

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 5 September 22

IFA 2022 We attended the keynote presentation by Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik at IFA 2022, and there was a key message to take away.

Outside of the IFA 2022 event in Berlin, Germany

IFA 2022: all the latest news from the huge tech show

By Matt Hanson Last updated 4 September 22

IFA 2022 IFA is back, and this year's huge technology showcase in Berlin, Germany, is the biggest one yet. Here's all the latest news and reviews from the show.

DReame L10 Ultra with raised mop pads leaving docking station

There's a new robot vacuum in town - and it's set to raise standards

By Jennifer Oksien Published 1 September 22

IFA 2022 The Dreame L10 Ultra will vacuum, mop, empty its own bin and clean its own mop heads, all for a competitive price.

These are the smart home gadgets and appliances we're excited about seeing at IFA 2022

By Jennifer Oksien Published 29 August 22

TechRadar will be in Berlin for IFA 2022 and we'll be getting up close to the latest appliances and smart home tech.

The only way to make French fries is in an air fryer

By Jennifer Oksien Published 27 August 22

We used our Swan Retro Air Fryer to make a batch of fries and the results were light, crispy, and full of flavor. Oh, and did we mention healthy?

Here's why you shouldn't just use a car vacuum in your car

By Jennifer Oksien Published 19 August 22

A car vacuum cleaner makes a versatile handheld cleaner too, capable of picking up dirt, dust and debris in the home.

How to vacuum: the lupe cordless vacuum cleaner in upright position before use

Think you know how to vacuum? Save time with these 12 pro tips

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 13 August 22

Knowing how to vacuum properly will help you to save time and effort. We've teamed up with the experts at Lupe Technology to share some expert tips.

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These cheap vacuum cleaners are a great Dyson alternative

By Jennifer Oksien Published 6 August 22

A cheap vacuum cleaner will be the answer to making sure your home stays clean on budget.

A quarter of us never clean our carpets – here's why you should

By Jennifer Oksien Last updated 2 August 22

Here's how and why you really need to be cleaning and vacuuming carpets.

How to juice a lemon - and where to use the juice

By Jennifer Oksien Published 23 July 22

We've got three easy tips for how to juice a lemon and some different ways to use the juice

A robot vacuum stopped because a cat is in its path

Robot vacuums are great, but they can't tackle every cleaning job

By Jennifer Oksien Published 3 July 22

Robot vacuum cleaners can take the strain out of cleaning, but they can’t do it all.

6 things to look out for when choosing an air fryer

By Jennifer Oksien Published 25 June 22

An air fryer will make meal times easier, quicker and healthier - we help you choose the best one for you

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