Tech Terms

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Across
  1. 4. record the address of (a website, file, etc.) to enable quick access in future
  2. 5. an area on the Internet or other computer network where users can communicate, typically limiting communication to a particular topic
  3. 6. the part of a picture or design that serves as a setting to the main figures or objects, or that appears furthest from the viewer
  4. 7. A file is a graphic image on a Web page that moves
  5. 13. Image a numeric representation (normally binary) of a two-dimensional image
  6. 14. raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components
  7. 17. a panel of keys that operate a computer
  8. 18. (formerly Paintbrush for Windows) Is a simple graphics painting program that has been included with all versions of Microsoft Windows.
  9. 20. an arrangement by which a user is given personalized access to a computer, website, or application, typically by entering a username and password
  10. 21. a social networking platform for discovering and sharing digital content with friends, family and coworkers
  11. 23. a video camera that inputs to a computer connected to the Internet, so that its images can be viewed by Internet users
  12. 25. a minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed
  13. 26. a symbol or graphic representation on a screen of a program, option, or window, especially one of several for selection
Down
  1. 1. a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user
  2. 2. a website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users
  3. 3. a small piece of equipment used to store and transfer information for computers using a USB
  4. 7. the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the movie is shown as a sequence.
  5. 8. a device for playing MP3s or other digital audio files
  6. 9. a small handheld device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control functions
  7. 10. simple pictures and symbols made available for computer users to add to their documents
  8. 11. a string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system
  9. 12. a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
  10. 14. an identification used by a person with access to a computer, network, or online service
  11. 15. irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients
  12. 16. allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos
  13. 19. a web search engine owned by Google Inc. Google Search is the most-used search engine on the World Wide Web
  14. 22. an act of logging in to a computer, database, or system
  15. 24. a personal website or web page on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on a regular basis