"Technology" words

3. you shouldn't buy _______ software - it's illegal!
5. a new or improved idea or method
8. specialized hardware or software designed to prevent unauthorized access into or out of a computer or network
10. a group of connected computers which share resources
14. a new idea or factor that significantly changes an existing situation or way of doing something
15. if you don't like wires messing up your desk, you need to get a ______ mouse
18. an image of what is displayed on the screen of a computer or mobile device

1. a blinking symbol on the screen that shows where any new text will next be entered
2. making a process in a factory operated by machines or computers in order to reduce the amount of work done by humans
4. important development or discovery
6. the process of creating something which has never been made before
7. ouch! you can lose all your data when your computers ______
8. abbreviation for 'frequently asked questions'
9. typically a piece of electrical equipment, such as a kettle or toaster, that uses less advanced technology
11. you can use this program for maths and accounts - it is good for making charts
12. little label that looks like piano keys and is read by the computers in the supermarkets
13. a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
16. a book published in digital form and read on a computer or other dedicated electronic device
17. abbreviation for 'internet service provider'