Hardware Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. Malicious modifications to a hardware device that compromise availability.
  2. 7. A type of data storage system that uses only flash memory drives
  3. 9. A file system developed by Microsoft used to organize, store, and manage files on a hard drive or other storage devices.
  4. 10. A digital interface used to transmit both video and audio signals over a single cable between devices.
  5. 11. A specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the processing of images and videos.
  6. 13. Performs most of the processing and executes instructions from programs and the operating system.
  7. 14. An interface used to connect storage devices to a computer’s motherboard.
  8. 15. A type of flat-panel display technology used in monitors, TVs, smartphones, and other screens.
  9. 17. Refers to small-scale computing components or systems
  10. 19. A type of non-volatile memory used in computers and electronic devices to store data that does not change and must be retained even when the device is powered off.
  11. 20. An analog video display standard and connector used to transmit video signals from a computer to a monitor.
  12. 22. A video display interface developed to transmit digital video signals to a display device.
Down
  1. 1. A widely used technology for local area networking (Lan)that enables devices like computers, printers, and routers to communicate with each other over wired connections.
  2. 2. A set of computer instructions in firmware which control input and output operations.
  3. 3. Directs the operation of the processor and tells the computer’s other components how to respond to instructions from programs.
  4. 5. A type of storage device that uses flash memory to store data, offering faster performance than traditional hard disk drives.
  5. 6. A hardware component that connects a computer or device to a network
  6. 7. A component of a computer's central processing unit that performs arithmetic and logical operations.
  7. 8. A standard interface used to connect storage devices to a computer's motherboard.
  8. 10. A data storage device used in computers to store and retrieve digital information using magnetic storage.
  9. 12. A standard interface used to connect a wide variety of devices to computers and other electronic devices.
  10. 16. A text-based interface that allows users to interact with a computer system by typing commands, with all input and output displayed as characters on the screen instead of graphical elements.
  11. 17. A type of flash memory card used for storing data in portable devices like cameras, smartphones, and other electronics.
  12. 18. A data storage technology that combines multiple physical hard drives into one logical unit to improve performance
  13. 19. A type of volatile memory in devices used to temporarily store data that the CPU needs quick access to while running programs.
  14. 21. Means something that is smaller in size or scale compared to the standard or regular version.