Across
- 4. A setup assistant that walks the user through a series of options and steps to install a program
- 7. Software that focuses on manufacturing and uses drawings or designs to automate mechanical processes
- 8. Software that generates objects and characters that appear to move through three-dimensional space
- 10. Strategies used to find and fix the issue when a computing device has a problem
- 11. Software that is free, modifiable, and able to be redistributed
- 12. An open-source category of operating systems found on cars, submarines, and smart home appliances
- 13. Specialized software that enables 2D and 3D designs of models for real products
- 16. Software that is copyrighted, has private code, and requires users to agree to terms of service
- 18. Programs that are useful for carrying out tasks, whether for business, education, or entertainment
Down
- 1. A popular, scalable method of storing backups online rather than on physical drives
- 2. Provides an interface between the user and the hardware to control the computer
- 3. Software used in virtual assistance, face recognition, and to help companies spot problems like fraud
- 4. The most widely used operating system in the world, developed by Microsoft
- 5. Allows someone else to virtually control your computer to help solve problems
- 6. The first operating system to have a graphical user interface, known for its sleek interface and security
- 9. Software designed for a single, specific purpose, as opposed to bigger multi-purpose programs
- 14. Programs that manage the hardware and maintain the functioning of the computer
- 15. Saving a file or system to a separate location to avoid data loss from power outages or glitches
- 17. Programs or instructions that run on a computing device which are not physical or tangible