Across
- 2. Handheld input device that controls a cursor in a graphical user interface
- 4. Any physical device capable of storing information, temporarily or permanently
- 9. Keeps the overall computer cool by circulating air to or from a component
- 10. Device that allows you to input letters, numbers and other symbols into a computer
- 11. Input device usually on laptops that allows the user to move the cursor with their finger and is pressure sensitive
- 13. The brain or calculator of a computer that handles all instructions it receives from hardware or software
- 15. Device that allows users to input audio into their computers
- 16. Hardware input device that captures still images or video of the user
Down
- 1. A printed circuit board that sends power and communication to all components of the computer
- 3. Any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. (Ex: web browsers, games, word processors)
- 5. Any part of your computer that has a physical structure. (Ex: keyboard or mouse)
- 6. Electronic device that manipulates information or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.
- 7. Output device that displays video, images, and text
- 8. A plug and play interface that allows a computer to communicate with other devices
- 12. External output device that takes electronic data and generates a hard copy of it
- 13. A hole or connection on the front, back or side of a computer allowing the connection of external devices
- 14. Hardware output device connected to a computer to generate sound