Across
- 1. Specialized processor that handles graphics and videos, and calculates multiple things at once.
- 4. The main circuit of the computer which connects everything like memory, graphics cards, power, and the CPU.
- 7. Wire that connects devices physically to the routers
- 10. A computer’s network adapter which allows it to connect to the internet/local network
- 11. Computer’s hardware that displays images, videos, etc. onto the screen
- 14. The first software that runs as soon as a computer starts up.
- 17. Computer’s short term and high speed working memory and holds memory that the CPU is actively using
- 18. Offers a faster and smoother experience which initializes hardware and boots the operating system.
- 19. Type of computer storage that uses microchips to save data
Down
- 2. A computer’s long term storage and it holds data even when the power is off
- 3. Outer shell of the computer which holds all of the internal parts together.
- 5. Wireless tech that connects devices to one another using radio waves
- 6. Transmits data using light through thin glass or plastic fibers
- 8. Piece of hardware used for long term storage device for all digital content and data on computers
- 9. Data storage in a computer
- 12. The main part of the computer which executes instructions from programs and performs calculations
- 13. Portable storage devices that can be inserted into and removed from a computer
- 15. Connection used to plug devices like keyboards, mice, flash drives, etc. into computers
- 16. Small and fast temporary storage which holds memory that is frequently used so the computer processes quicker