Unlocking the Mystery of Hardware

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  1. 1. A type of computer memory that is volatile and holds data that is being actively used by the processor, commonly used for temporary storage of data and instructions.
  2. 3. A type of computer storage that uses multiple hard disk drives to improve performance and redundancy.
  3. 4. A type of computer storage that uses magnetism to store data on rotating disks, commonly used in traditional hard disk drives
  4. 7. A hardware component that stores instructions and data that are frequently accessed by the CPU.
  5. 9. A hardware component that provides power to other devices in a computer system, commonly used to supply electricity to various components. (7 letters)
  6. 12. This device converts analog signals into digital signals, making it possible to use digital devices to analyze, process, and manipulate data from sources such as pens, tablets, or sensors.
  7. 13. This bus interface standard provides a flexible and expandable connection for devices, supporting high-speed data transfer and multiple data and power channels, with complex protocol and electrical specifications
  8. 16. This digital circuit on the CPU converts input data into a coded form that can be processed more efficiently, using a technique that involves mapping input symbols to output codes based on their frequency of occurrence.
  9. 18. A hardware component that handles the input and output of data between the CPU and other hardware device
  10. 19. A type of computer storage that uses a combination of NAND flash memory and traditional hard disk drives for improved performance
  11. 20. This component on the motherboard acts as the traffic controller for data flowing between the CPU and the RAM, and also provides an interface to high-speed I/O devices
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  1. 2. This electronic component has a resistance that varies depending on the history of the current flowing through it, allowing it to store information and behave like a hybrid between a resistor and a memory element.
  2. 5. A hardware component that amplifies or boosts weak signals in a computer system, often used to improve the quality of audio or video output
  3. 6. This high-speed component on the motherboard is used to store frequently accessed data for faster processing, but is volatile and loses its contents when power is turned off.
  4. 8. This digital circuit processes binary numbers using logical and arithmetic functions, enabling the execution of complex algorithms and computations within a computer's CPU.
  5. 10. A hardware component responsible for converting electrical signals into optical signals for long-distance communication
  6. 11. A hardware component that performs arithmetic and logical operations in a computer system, often referred to as the "brain" of the computer
  7. 14. A hardware component that allows the CPU to communicate with other hardware devices over a network
  8. 15. A type of computer display technology that uses quantum dots for improved color accuracy and brightness
  9. 17. A type of computer memory that is used to store BIOS settings and configuration data.