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User (Computing)

A user is an agent, either a human agent (end-user) or software agent, who uses a computer or network service. A user often has a user account and is identified by a username (also user name). Other terms for username include login name, screen name (also screenname), nickname (also nick), or handle, which is derived from the identical Citizen's Band radio term.

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  • Dan Storbaek
  • 6 years ago
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  • User (computing)

Amazon officially joins the blockchain party

  • Matthew Beedham
  • 6 years ago
7 EU countries accuse Google of violating GDPR by tracking users
  • Privacy

7 EU countries accuse Google of violating GDPR by tracking users

  • Már Másson Maack
  • 6 years ago

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  • John Sela
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  • Peter Buttler
  • 6 years ago
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  • User (computing)

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  • The Conversation
  • 6 years ago
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  • Future

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  • Manish Dudharejia
  • 6 years ago
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  • Cara Curtis
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  • Security

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