Hardware and Software
Across
- 5. Expansion slot used for graphics cards and other add-ons
- 7. Physical parts of a computer you can touch
- 10. External device connected to a computer such as a mouse or keyboard
- 11. Small slot for fast storage drives like SSDs
- 12. Main circuit board connecting all components together
- 14. Designing workspaces for comfort and safety
- 15. Faster storage device with no moving parts
- 18. Software used to maintain or improve system performance
- 20. Connection that does not use cables such as Wi-Fi
- 21. Wired network connection using a cable
Down
- 1. Programs and instructions that run on a computer
- 2. Component that processes images and displays them on the monitor
- 3. Storage device that uses spinning disks to save data
- 4. Supplies electricity to computer components
- 6. Connection used for older hard drives and SSDs
- 8. Program designed to perform specific tasks such as Word or games
- 9. Individual part of a computer system
- 13. Main software that manages hardware and runs programs
- 16. Hardware that handles audio input and output
- 17. A group of parts working together as a whole
- 19. Where the processor is installed on the motherboard