Computer Hardware and Software

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Across
  1. 5. are made of metal and holds all the internal parts of a computer system.
  2. 6. which cools the CPU to keep it functioning properly
  3. 9. produces sound output that comes out of the speakers
  4. 11. the most important software that runs on a computer and managers all software and hardware.
  5. 12. is considered the brains of the computer
  6. 14. a visual display device
  7. 15. a hardware device used to record and transmit sound.
  8. 18. a popular operating system
  9. 20. known as the main circuit and provides a way for hardware in a computer to communicate with each other
  10. 22. a device connected to a computer that allows a user to print items onto paper.
  11. 23. a drive that is connected to a computer and on which a CD can be played.
Down
  1. 1. a data storage device that is used to store information like software and files.
  2. 2. a device used to input text into a computer or other device. Can be connected wirelessly or via USB.
  3. 3. an output device used for listening that is held over the ears by a band worn on the head.
  4. 4. produces the video output that comes out of the monitor
  5. 7. stores temporary instructions and data
  6. 8. an input device used to move a cursor around the screen
  7. 10. a type of system software that is used to maintain the performance of a computer system.
  8. 13. the most popular connection used to connect a computer to a device such as digital cameras, printers, scanners and external hard drives.
  9. 16. a component that supplies power to the components of a computer.
  10. 17. a cursor control device used in computer games.
  11. 19. is an external device that produces sound.
  12. 21. is a video capturing device that is connected to a computer.