Anatomy of a Computer

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Across
  1. 2. Although some newer mice and keyboards include USB cables, most require this.
  2. 4. Let peripherals communicate quickly with the processor.
  3. 5. When it reaches its capacity, the processor redirects the excess data to your hard drive.
  4. 6. A device that can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
  5. 9. You can attach some older keyboards, mice, and modems to this.
  6. 10. A large PCB that houses most of your computer’s components.
Down
  1. 1. Performs system checks before starting your main OS.
  2. 2. If you have an older printer or scanner, you probably connect the device to this.
  3. 3. This transfers data as fast as 400Mbps (megabits per second).
  4. 4. Funnels power through the multicoloured cables.
  5. 7. Small devices that hold lots of data.
  6. 8. The brain that carries out your computer’s instructions.
  7. 11. This performs system checks before starting your main OS.
  8. 12. This houses your graphics card, which supplies the image to the monitor.