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Crossword: Hardware

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1. A type of inkjet printer where heat is used to vaporize ink and create bubbles that propel the ink onto the paper.

2. A device that senses and detects infrared radiation.

3. The specific type of memory used by GPUs to store and retrieve data required for video processing and rendering.

4. A method of making secure payments using a contactless-enabled card, mobile device, or wearable without the need to physically swipe or insert the card into a terminal.

5. Complete computer built on a single circuit board, commonly used in embedded systems.

6. A list of all the instructions that a CPU can execute.

7. Increasing the operating frequency of a CPU beyond its default specifications to achieve higher performance, often requiring improved cooling solutions.

8. Slots on a motherboard where expansion cards, such as graphics cards, sound cards, and network cards, can be inserted to enhance the functionality of the computer.

9. A flat surface on a laptop or input device that is used to control the cursor or perform other functions by moving a finger across it.

10. A hard copy output device that produces printed text or images on paper.

11. The flat surface where the object being printed is built upon in a 3D printer.

12. Memory management is a process of efficiently allocating and deallocating memory in an operating system to optimize overall system performance.

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13. The degree to which a user feels completely absorbed or deeply engaged in a virtual or digital environment

14. A rendering technique to generate realistic images by tracing the path of light rays and simulating their interactions with objects.

15. Small computer systems designed to perform specific functions within larger electronic systems.

16. Integrated circuit containing a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals.

17. The sensation of physical resistance or vibration produced by a device in response to user input

18. A technology that allows communication between devices using radio waves without the need for physical contact.

19. Printers that use the piezoelectric effect to create small droplets of ink.


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