Hardware and Software Parts

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Across
  1. 2. The main power source for all computer parts
  2. 4. Uses a laser light to read data on a disc
  3. 6. Low-level permanent software built into hardware to help it start up
  4. 7. A file-manager for the computer
  5. 9. a hardware tool that lets you send data, control signals, and instructions to a computer
  6. 11. Traditional data storage device for computers
  7. 12. Electrical computer data that stores code
  8. 15. The main circuit board inside a computer
  9. 17. Acts as the "brains" of the computer
  10. 18. An input hardware device that optically reads physical documents, photos, or objects and converts them into digital computer files
Down
  1. 1. A computer program designed to help users perform a specific task
  2. 3. Any piece of computer hardware that takes processed data from a computer and turns it into a form that people can understand
  3. 5. Extra external devices like a mouse, keyboard, or printer
  4. 8. A specialized chip that handles pictures, video, and 3D games
  5. 10. A portable storage device that connects to your computer through a USB
  6. 13. Adds new features or boosts power to the computer
  7. 14. An output device that takes text or pictures from a computer and prints them onto paper.
  8. 16. Any code or program built to harm, disrupt, or steal data from computers, servers, or networks without the user's knowledge