computer user

collocation in English

meaningsofcomputeranduser

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computer
noun[C or U]
uk
/kəmˈpjuː.tər/us
/kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ/
an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling ...
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user
noun[C]
uk
/ˈjuː.zər/us
/ˈjuː.zɚ/
someone who uses a product, machine, ...
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(Definition ofcomputeranduserfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This is an important area because, potentially, it can affect everycomputeruser.
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It is unlikely that this increased burden would be acceptable to the averagecomputeruser.
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It is easy to use and even the most novicecomputerusercould learn in less time than it takes to read this article.
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This paper presented a model that includes design cinematic techniques to improvecomputerusercommunication for the task of design rationale delivery.
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However, it does not appear reasonable to consider inflated words, cryptic menu items and acronyms as different facets of a plot to befuddle thecomputeruser.
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The second area of concern for me is the personalcomputeruser.
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Computerusergroups meet both virtually and in hackerspaces.
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It is clear from the clause that the person who holds that is under an obligation to register as acomputeruser.
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Heuristic evaluation was developed to aid in the design ofcomputeruser-interface design.
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But this was not a computer gone haywire, but acomputerusergone haywire.
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Thecomputeruserstores the password on the computer where a program can access it.
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Eachcomputeruserhas their own unique way of using the mouse.
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However, an ordinarycomputerusermay have dozens of password-protected accounts.
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I believe at the present time that there is a maximum fee of £10 for obtaining simple information from a single computer held by a singlecomputeruser.
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Security experts argue that it is impossible to prove the identity of acomputeruserwith absolute certainty.
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His include various inventions oncomputeruserinterfaces, thermal solutions, printing devices, orthopedic devices, and computer memory systems.
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In fact, people may have to make multiple applications and thus have to pay several separate fees simpy to obtain the data held on them by a singlecomputeruser.
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Copy and paste is frequently used for information acomputeruserselects and copies to an area he or she wishes.
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Its primary purpose is to duplicate the contents and configuration of an existingcomputeruseraccount(s) on a new one.
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Controls are software components that acomputeruserinteracts with through direct manipulation to read or edit information about an application.
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This allows acomputeruserto connect with remote computer services by means of a short range device stationed within the booth.
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