Computer hardware components

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Across
  1. 1. stores permanent data and instructions for bootup like firmware and BIOS
  2. 5. performs arithmetic and logic operations, found in processor
  3. 7. cable that connects devices to a network
  4. 9. non-volatile storage device (retain data with no wi-fi)
  5. 10. a drive that stores data non-volatile and electronically without moving parts
  6. 12. combines multiple physical hard drives into a single logical unit
  7. 13. connect video output devices to displays, (computers, projectors monitors and TVs)
  8. 14. A portable flash memory storage card
  9. 16. allows a user to interact with a computer
  10. 17. mid-sized, falls between larger mainframe computers and smaller microcomputers
  11. 18. interface like the cables and connectors that enables communication and power delivery between electronic devices and computers
  12. 20. connect storage devices like hard drives and SSD’s to the motherboard
  13. 22. malicious software “malware” which causes damage to data and software
  14. 23. an add on processor used to accelerate the processing of graphics, video rendering and computing
Down
  1. 2. Small and compact, uses a microprocessor as its CPU
  2. 3. used to connect storage devices to computers
  3. 4. the default file system for Windows OS
  4. 6. flat-panel display using technology that uses backlight to shine light through liquid crystals
  5. 8. external storage system using flash memory
  6. 9. a digital interface that transmits audio and video signals between devices.
  7. 11. transmits video signals between computers and monitors
  8. 12. handles the computer’s short-term memory
  9. 15. reads instructions from memory and decodes as control signals
  10. 16. ‘brain’ of the system responsible for directing operation which executes instructions from software
  11. 19. the operating system of the motherboard, initializes system devices
  12. 21. a circuit board or chip that enables data communication