Computer Basics Crossword Puzzle
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Across
  1. - select an object by pressing the mouse button
  3. - hard drive
  5. - machine that processes data
  6. - to quit all applications and turn off the computer
  8. - place where you put files and folders you want to get rid of
10. - give the file a name and/or store the file in a certain place
14. - where your files live
16. - place to put files and folders you want to delete or get rid of
17. - displays a list of commands
18. - primary text input device
19. - unit of measure = 1,000
20. - press the mouse button twice in rapid succession
21. - pointing device that allows you to tell the computer what to do
22. - space where the computer does its processing
24. - make a change to existing data
26. - organize files and other folders
27. - determines the size of your window
29. - disengage a disk or tape file that has been opened
30. - Mb is 1,000,000 bytes
33. - files you care about
35. - orders the icons by name and shows more information about them
36. - system software that allows your computer to work
39. - points to a specific object
40. - remove data from file or disk
41. - files you create and edit
42. - collections of documents and other folders
Down
  2. - main chip of the computer
  3. - allows you to organize files and folders
  4. - making data and storing it as a file
  6. - allows your computer to work
  7. - loose your work
  9. - individual document files
11. - personal computers from Apple
12. - on-screen representation of a desktop
13. - allows you to dialog with the computer
14. - move an object on the screen
15. - tell the computer to create a file on disk
23. - place where you create and edit a document that application makes
25. - allows you to see icons of folders and files
28. - small pictorial on screen representation of an object
30. - keys that change the meaning of what you type
31. - electronics term
32. - press the right button on the mouse
34. - most widely used operating system for personal computers
37. - instructions that tell the computer what to do
38. - allows you to move around through your document


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