Computer Basics - Parts of a Computer

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Across
  1. 1. important toll for communicating with computers, also known as a pointing device
  2. 5. liquid crystal display
  3. 8. allow you to change your monitor's display settings
  4. 11. uses an electronic eye to detect movement and is easier to clean
  5. 12. science of equipment design and how specific equipment usage and placement can reduce a user's discomfort and increase productivity
Down
  1. 1. uses a rolling ball to detect movement and requires regular cleaning
  2. 2. a ball that can rotate freely, you roll the ball with your thumb to move the pointer
  3. 3. works with a video card, located inside the computer case, to display images and text on the screen
  4. 4. light-emitting diode
  5. 6. cathode ray tube
  6. 7. the metal and plastic box that contains the main components of the computer, including the motherboard, central processing unit, and power supply.
  7. 9. one of the main ways to communicate with a computer by typing characters
  8. 10. also called a trackpad-a touch sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger