CROSSWORD PUZZLE TERM: COMPUTER

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Across
  1. 2. pointing device used to move a cursor on the screen and interact with elements in a graphical user interface.
  2. 3. device that allows two incompatible devices or systems to work together by converting data or electrical signals.
  3. 5. numeral system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent data in computers.
  4. 8. The process of converting data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access.
  5. 10. The directory or location in a file system where a file or folder is stored.
  6. 11. Visual elements, such as images, animations, and videos, created and displayed by a computer.
  7. 13. small graphic symbol representing a program, file, or function in a computer interface.
  8. 15. model of data storage and computing that allows access to files and services over the internet, rather than locally on a device.
  9. 16. system used to send, receive, and store electronic messages over the internet.
  10. 19. The action of restoring a system to its default or initial settings, often by restarting.
  11. 20. blueprint or structure of a database that defines how data is organized and how relationships among data are handled.
  12. 21. The process of installing new software versions or patches to improve functionality or fix bugs.
  13. 22. device that connects two different networks and facilitates communication between them.
Down
  1. 1. The main circuit board in a computer, containing the CPU, memory, and essential components for communication between hardware.
  2. 4. hardware component used for storing data, such as a hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD).
  3. 6. The data or commands entered into a computer, typically through a keyboard, mouse, or other devices.
  4. 7. device that detects and responds to physical properties like temperature, motion, or light, converting them into digital data.
  5. 9. small, fast storage area that stores frequently used data to speed up processing.
  6. 11. framework of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines used for organizing and displaying content, commonly in databases or user interfaces.
  7. 12. software application that allows users to access and view websites on the internet, such as Google Chrome or Firefox.
  8. 14. An electronic device that processes data, stores information, and performs various tasks according to instructions.
  9. 15. The action of pressing a mouse button to select or interact with an item on a computer screen.
  10. 17. The process of identifying and fixing errors or bugs in a program or system.
  11. 18. rectangular area on a screen used to display information from a program or application.
  12. 19. It is a temporary storage that stores data and instructions currently in use by a computer's processor.