Across
- 2. standard versatile rectangular slot or small oval connector on a computer used to connect, power, and transfer data between the computer and peripherals like keyboards, mice, printers, and external devices
- 3. hardware component either integrated into the motherboard or a separate expansion card that processes images, videos, or 3D animation
- 7. an output device that displays information being processed in a computer visual display unit (VDU)
- 9. a digital video camera that connects to a computer or is built into a laptop, allowing it to capture and transmit live video and audio over the internet
- 12. magnetic storage device that stores data permanently, even when powered off
- 13. a peropheral input device used to enter characters, numbers, and symbols, or to execute demands by pressing keys
- 15. main printed circuit board in a computer that acts as a central hub, connecting and allowing communication between essential components like the CPU, RAM, and storage
- 17. an input hardware device that converts soundwaves into electrical signals for recording, communication, or voice commands
- 18. an active mechanical device that regulates internal temperatures by circulating air, drawing in cool air, and expelling heat produced by components like the CPU + GPU
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- 1. internal card, USB adapter, or built-in motherboard chip that enables a computer to connect to a wired network using a RJ45 cable
- 4. optically scans images, printed text, or objects and converts them into digital files for storage, viewing, or editing on a computer
- 5. external hardware output device that takes digital data from a computer or other electronic device and transfers it onto a physical medium, typically paper
- 6. hardware component, built-in or added via USB/PCle that enables a computer to connect to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- 8. read-only memory- non-volatile computer memory that permanently stores essential data and instructions
- 10. the primary hardware component that executes instructions, performs calculations, and manages data flow
- 11. random access memory- a computer's high speed, short term memory that restores data for active applications and the operating system
- 14. converts high-voltage AC from a wall outlet into a low-voltage DC needed to run internal components like the motherhood CPU and graphics card
- 16. hardware component for a PC that converts digital audio data into analog sound for speakers/headphones and vice versa for microphones
- 17. hand-operated pointing device used to interact with a graphical user interface by controlling a cursor on a display screen