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Across
  1. 5. a specialized hardware component that processes and renders images, videos, and 3D graphics for display on a monitor, relieving the CPU of intensive visual tasks
  2. 6. any portable, non-volatile data storage device designed to be easily added to, removed from, and moved between computers without shutting down the system
  3. 8. the primary printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer that acts as the central hub, connecting all components like the CPU, RAM, and graphics card
  4. 9. a hardware component—either a circuit board, chip, or adapter—installed in a computer or server that enables it to connect to a network
  5. 12. a non-volatile, physical storage device that permanently retains digital data—including operating systems, applications, and user files—even when powered off
  6. 15. the main outer enclosure that houses, protects, and organizes a computer's internal components, such as the motherboard, CPU, power supply, and storage drives
  7. 17. a technology that transmits data as pulses of light through thin, flexible strands of glass or plastic, enabling high-speed, long-distance communication with superior bandwidth
  8. 19. an industry-standard, plug-and-play interface for connecting, communicating, and powering peripheral devices (keyboards, mice, printers, drives)
Down
  1. 1. the computer's internal, high-speed, volatile storage located on the motherboard, directly accessible by the CPU
  2. 2. the electronic workspace where a computer temporarily stores data and instructions for the CPU to access quickly
  3. 3. small, ultra-fast, volatile semiconductor memory (SRAM) located inside or near the CPU, designed to store frequently accessed data and instructions
  4. 4. a short-range, low-power wireless technology standard used to exchange data between fixed and mobile computing devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and peripherals
  5. 7. non-volatile, long-term, and high-capacity storage that retains data when a computer is powered off
  6. 10. the standard wired networking technology for connecting devices—such as computers, routers, and switches—within a Local Area Network (LAN)
  7. 11. an industry-standard, plug-and-play interface for connecting, communicating, and powering peripheral devices (keyboards, mice, printers, drives)
  8. 13. a modern software standard that acts as the bridge between a computer's firmware and operating system, replacing traditional BIOS
  9. 14. essential firmware pre-installed on a computer's motherboard, functioning as the very first software to run when the power is turned on.
  10. 16. a specialized hardware component that processes and renders images, videos, and 3D graphics for display on a monitor, relieving the CPU of intensive visual tasks
  11. 18. the primary component and "brain" of a computer, responsible for interpreting and executing instructions from hardware and software