Computer parts, word search!

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  1. 1. Used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on.
  2. 3. Keeps the CPU cool and stops it from overheating
  3. 4. card Used to generate and capture sounds.
  4. 6. Joysticks used to be popular with gamers but have slowly been replaced by other types of game controller. In construction, joysticks are used to control machinery such as cranes.
  5. 8. The main printed circuit board in the computer with sockets to connect the other parts.
  6. 11. In information technology, hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other devices. The term arose as a way to distinguish the "box" and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer from the program you put in it to make it do things.
  7. 13. System Bus (USB) A way of connecting devices to a computer that provides FAST access.
  8. 14. ball Mouse Used as an alternative to a mouse. To operate it the user rotates the ball which moves the pointer on screen. They are particularly easy to use for those with limited movement in their hands and are often used in Computer Aided Design (CAD) for their increased precision over a mouse.
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  1. 2. You can point, click and select things on your screen.
  2. 3. Drive A small electronic device used for storing data also known as a memory stick or pen drive.
  3. 4. Software can be thought of as the variable part of a computer and hardware the invariable part. Software is often divided into application software (programs that do work users are directly interested in) and system software (which includes operating systems and any program that supports application software).
  4. 5. You can input voice or sound recordings.
  5. 7. Lets you can type text, numbers and symbols into your work.
  6. 9. disk Used to store all of your applications and files.
  7. 10. Crystal Display (LCD) A super thin display that is used in laptops, Flat screens and Tv's.
  8. 12. Lets you to get a paper copy of your work.
  9. 15. (Central Processing Unit). The 'brains' of the computer.
  10. 16. Permanent storage that is used to start up your computer.