consumercomputing
nounUK /kənˈsjuːmə kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /kənˈsuːmər kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Using computers and gadgets that regular people buy for everyday life.
Consumer computing has made smartphones and laptops common in almost every home.
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2. The industry that makes and sells computers and devices for ordinary people rather than businesses.
The company shifted its focus to consumer computing after years of selling to large corporations.
3. The study of how ordinary people use computers and digital devices in daily life.
Her research in consumer computing looks at how families use smart speakers at home.
4. Computer products and services designed for personal use instead of professional or industrial use.
Lower prices in consumer computing helped more students afford their own laptops.