What is a user? Explained in a simple and understandable way

The word "user" comes from English and is the equivalent of "user". Find out what that means in terms of computers and technology in this article.

Who is a user and what does he do?

• In general, the so-called "user" is a person who uses an electronic device.
• The user is always a real person. So the user is the opposite of the "bot" behind which is a computer-generated role.
• The word is derived from the English "use", which stands for "use" or "use".
• Literally translated, the user is just a person who uses something. Most often this expression is used in relation to computers.
• In this context, the term "user" means different things: On the one hand the general user of a computer or a program, on the other hand also a person in chats or forums. Here the term is used almost synonymously with the so-called account.
• The user chooses a name in forums, chat rooms, social networks, etc. Consequently this "username" is called. More information can be found in a separate article.