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5. The area in California where there are many companies connected with the computer and electronics industries, sometimes used to refer to any area where there are a lot of computer companies.
8. A small, affordable single-board computer used for programming and projects.
11. A connector on the motherboard for extra cards.
14. A famous brand of computer sound cards.
17. A saved link to a website for easy access.
18. A virus that spreads itself across networks automatically.
19. A row of buttons in software for quick actions.
20. Software that displays unwanted ads on a computer.
21. A keyboard combination that performs a specific action.
23. A small version of an image or video preview.
26. Running a processor at higher speed than designed.
29. A quick way to access a file or program.
31. A service that automatically assigns IP addresses on a network.
34. An older video connector for monitors and projectors.
35. An electrical device that produces high-voltage pulses from a low-voltage current using electromagnetic induction.
36. A way of storing data where the most significant byte comes first.
39. A fast connection slot for graphics cards and other components.
41. A mistake in code that causes errors.
43. A safe place where antivirus software isolates infected files.
44. A standard connection for hard drives and SSDs.
47. A database in Windows that stores system settings.
49. A program that controls light and effects in graphics.
50. An electronic instrument that creates artificial sounds.
52. A graphics technique that smooths jagged edges.
54. An electronic component that stores and releases energy.

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1. A visual effect that makes fast movement look smoother.
2. A method of finding out distance and position, usually on a map, by measuring the distance between two fixed points and then measuring the angle from each of these to the third point.
3. The hidden part of software that runs on the server.
4. A set of letters and symbols with a particular style.
6. The letters at the end of a file name that show its type.
7. The metal frame or case that holds a computer’s parts.
9. A graphics process that breaks shapes into smaller parts.
10. The arrangement of devices in a network.
11. A computer network architecture consisting of various specified local-area network protocols, devices, and connection methods.
12. When a device or program does not work properly.
13. A malicious program disguised as useful software.
15. A delay between action and response in a system.
16. A series of x86 architecture-compatible microprocessors produced by Intel from 1993 to 2023.
22. A substance that helps transfer heat from CPU to cooler.
24. An American-Japanese technical standard that describes a communication protocol, digital interface, and electrical connectors that connect a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers, and related audio devices for playing, editing, and recording music.
25. A connector for transmitting high-quality video and sound.
27. A record of events or actions on a system.
28. The main circuit board that connects all computer parts.
30. A set of chips that manage data flow on the motherboard.
32. The main processing unit inside a CPU.
33. A device used to read and write data on magnetic disks.
37. A tool for adjusting sound frequencies.
38. Software that allows hardware to work with an operating system.
40. A type of DNS record that maps one name to another.
42. A standard system for representing characters from all languages.
45. An external device connected to a computer, like a printer.
46. The design and structure of a computer’s hardware or software.
48. A small electronic device used in computers, radios, televisions, etc. for controlling an electric current as it passes along a circuit.
51. A temporary error in software or hardware.
53. The part of a web address that identifies a page.