Across
- 4. Can add devices, such as modems and sound cards.
- 6. Older printers or scanners probably connect to this computer's port.
- 7. Generally provide better quality images than generic integrated chips.
- 9. Attach to one of the motherboard's PC slots.
- 13. Also known as a COM(communication) port.
Down
- 1. Funnels power through multicolored cables to each device.
- 2. Connect many different types of peripherals, including digital cameras and digital video cameras.
- 3. Large printed circuit board that houses most of the computer's components and directs data traffic.
- 5. The brain of the computer that carries out computer's instructions.
- 8. Manufacturers generally color the keyboard port purple and the mouse port green.
- 10. Stores temporary information, such as data relating to open programs.
- 11. Basic Input/output system chip.
- 12. MP3 players, modern printers and PDAs plug into it.