Tech Directions - February 2009 - (Page 30) more than fun U Computer Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 4. Electronic list of information that can be sorted and/or searched 7. Program designed to look like an electronic ledger 8. Physical device typically used to control objects on a computer screen 10. Typeface that contains the characters of an alphabet 14. Mistake in the design of something, especially software 16. Any computer larger than a small piece of furniture 18. To press a mouse button 20. Small floating window that contains tools used in a given application 22. The operator of a computer 24. List of program commands listed by topic 26. Computer designed to provide various services for an entire network 27. A means of communication used between computers 28.The part of a computer that works with the data and runs the programs 30. Screen used for viewing computer information DOWN 1. The physical portion of the computer 2. Spinning platter on which data can be stored 3. Piece of computer information made up of eight bits 5. Short for web log 6. Established conventions of online politeness 9. The worldwide network of computers 11. The smallest distinct point on a computer display 12. An add-on component to your computer 14. Waiting list of things to be processed 15. Copy of a file or disk made for archiving purposes 17. Novice to the online world or computers in general 19. Graphic symbol that represents an application, file, or folder 21. Small laptop with similar price and performance 23. Point of attention on a computer screen, often marked with a flashing line or pointer 25. To startup a computer 29. Unwanted, unrequested e-mail See answer on page 27. We will pay $25 for brainteasers, one-period challenges, and puzzles; $20 for cartoons; and $5 for jokes and humorous anecdotes used on this page. Preferable theme for all submissions is applied science, technology, and technical education. Send contributions to “More Than Fun,” PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8623. 30 techdirections ◆ FEBRUARY 2009
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