"Technology" words

3. you shouldn't buy _______ software - it's illegal!
4. important development or discovery
5. a new or improved idea or method
6. you can use this program for maths and accounts - it is good for making charts
8. ouch! you can lose all your data when your computers ______
11. if you don't like wires messing up your desk, you need to get a ______ mouse
13. making a process in a factory operated by machines or computers in order to reduce the amount of work done by humans
15. specialized hardware or software designed to prevent unauthorized access into or out of a computer or network
17. a group of connected computers which share resources

1. a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
2. a new idea or factor that significantly changes an existing situation or way of doing something
6. an image of what is displayed on the screen of a computer or mobile device
7. a blinking symbol on the screen that shows where any new text will next be entered
9. little label that looks like piano keys and is read by the computers in the supermarkets
10. typically a piece of electrical equipment, such as a kettle or toaster, that uses less advanced technology
12. abbreviation for 'frequently asked questions'
14. the process of creating something which has never been made before
16. abbreviation for 'internet service provider'
18. a book published in digital form and read on a computer or other dedicated electronic device