Operating systems

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Across
  1. 2. A component that shows visual output from the computer (7 letters)
  2. 4. Type of storage that retains data without power (3 letters)
  3. 5. The computer component that processes instructions (3 letters)
  4. 6. Basic Input/Output System, initializes hardware at boot (4 letters)
  5. 11. A system of computers and devices connected to share data (8 letters)
  6. 12. The practice of connecting computers to share resources (11 letters)
  7. 13. A component that renders images and videos (3 letters)
  8. 15. A device or program that blocks unwanted network traffic (8 letters)
  9. 17. A short-range wireless communication technology (10 letters)
  10. 20. Network-attached storage, a server used for file sharing (3 letters)
  11. 21. Virtual Private Network, a secure connection over the internet (3 letters)
  12. 22. A fast, non-volatile storage device (3 letters)
  13. 23. A group of 8 bits (4 letters)
  14. 25. Port A common port used for connecting peripherals (3 letters)
  15. 26. A wireless technology used for networking (4 letters)
  16. 29. Directory A Microsoft technology used for user management (17 letters)
  17. 31. A device that includes a motherboard, CPU, and RAM (9 letters)
  18. 36. OS A proprietary OS used on Apple computers (6 letters)
  19. 38. The main circuit board of the computer (11 letters)
  20. 39. This type of device allows you to install software and boot the system (3 letters)
Down
  1. 1. Software that is embedded into hardware (8 letters)
  2. 3. Slot A slot used to connect expansion cards to the motherboard (6 letters)
  3. 4. A device that routes data packets between networks (6 letters)
  4. 6. A process that loads an operating system into the computer's memory (4 letters)
  5. 7. This OS is open-source and commonly used in servers (5 letters)
  6. 8. The version of Windows for managing servers (7 letters)
  7. 9. A device for reading and writing data to a storage medium (5 letters)
  8. 10. 10 A widely used operating system for home and business (7 letters)
  9. 14. Network Interface Card, used to connect a computer to a network (3 letters)
  10. 16. A hardware device used to connect to wireless networks (8 letters)
  11. 18. Kernel The core part of the Linux operating system (5 letters)
  12. 19. A port used for transmitting high-definition video and audio (4 letters)
  13. 23. Password A password required to access BIOS settings (11 letters)
  14. 24. The basic unit of data in computing (3 letters)
  15. 27. A technology used for local networks, commonly uses Ethernet cables (3 letters)
  16. 28. The file system used by Windows (4 letters)
  17. 30. Address A unique identifier for a device on a network (8 letters)
  18. 32. A component that stores data temporarily during use (3 letters)
  19. 33. Original Equipment Manufacturer, refers to factory-installed software (3 letters)
  20. 34. A file system compatible with many OS (5 letters)
  21. 35. A traditional hard drive using magnetic storage (3 letters)
  22. 37. A service model where data is stored online (5 letters)