Across
- 2. The universal port for connecting modern peripherals
- 6. The visual output device; another name for a monitor
- 8. card An expansion card that handles audio output
- 9. The intangible programs and instructions that run on hardware
- 13. The long-term "filing cabinet" for your digital files
- 14. The "brain" of the computer that executes instructions
- 15. The primary peripheral for typing text
- 16. The computer's outer shell or "armor"
Down
- 1. card The component that renders images and videos for the screen
- 3. Hardware used to hear audio from a system
- 4. A shiny disc once used for movies or software installation
- 5. A device that turns digital documents into physical copies
- 7. The main circuit board that connects all components
- 10. A hand-held pointing device for navigating a GUI
- 11. Short-term digital storage (often measured in GB)
- 12. Essential system to prevent a computer from overheating
- 14. The "juice" required for a system to run