During the process of creating a magazine, the author used various hardware and software technologies which helped improve their skills. Hardware used included an Apple Mac for software access, a digital camera for photos, a phone for notes and planning, and a USB stick for file transfers. Key software included Adobe Photoshop for image editing and layout, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for documents, and online tools like the Internet, Prezi, Slideshare, and Wordpress which were used for research, presentations, sharing work, and blogging about the process.