Computer and internet terms

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Across
  1. 2. A set of wires bundled together to transmit data, power, or signals between electronic devices.
  2. 3. drive: A portable, rewritable, and compact data storage device that connects to a computer's USB port.
  3. 8. A software program designed to perform a specific task or function, such as a web browser, word processor, or spreadsheet.
  4. 9. system: The core software that controls the computer's basic functions and allows other software to run.
  5. 10. safety rules: Guidelines and best practices to ensure online safety and security, such as using strong passwords, being cautious of suspicious links/emails, and protecting personal information.
  6. 11. box: The input field within a search engine where users can enter their search queries.
  7. 13. page: The main web page of a website that serves as the entry point for users to access the website's content and navigate to other pages.
  8. 17. the large cabinet or 'main frame' that held the central processing unit (CPU) of early computer systems.
  9. 18. The programs and applications that run on a computer and provide functionality.
  10. 19. A physical interface on a computer or other device where a cable can be connected to allow communication and the flow of data.
  11. 20. A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form of digitized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program, software, or sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.
  12. 21. A software application used to access and navigate the World Wide Web, displaying web pages and allowing users to interact with online content.
  13. 22. The main memory in a computer where programs and data are stored temporarily while the computer is running.
Down
  1. 1. the top surface of a desk. also : an area or window on a computer screen in which icons are arranged in a manner analogous to objects on top of a desk. 2. : a desktop computer.
  2. 2. An optical data storage medium that can be used to store files, software, music, and other digital content
  3. 4. The physical components that make up a computer system.
  4. 5. The electronic circuitry that executes instructions comprising a computer program, performing basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output operations.
  5. 6. a battery- or AC-powered personal computer (PC) smaller than a briefcase.
  6. 7. An output device, usually a display screen, that shows the visual output from a computer.
  7. 9. device: A hardware component that is used to display, print, or present information from a computer.
  8. 11. memory: Hardware components used to store data, programs, and information for later use. Examples include hard drives, solid-state drives, floppy disks, etc.
  9. 12. menu: A feature in software programs that provides information, instructions, and troubleshooting assistance to the user.
  10. 14. device: A hardware component that is used to provide data or instructions to a computer or information processing system.
  11. 15. engine: A web-based tool that allows users to find information on the internet by searching for specific keywords, phrases, or topics.
  12. 16. A global network of interconnected computer networks that enables the exchange of data and communication between devices worldwide.