The term "home user" refers to an individual who uses technology and consumer electronics at home for personal purposes. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to such individuals. Some of the other terms that can be used to describe home users include residential users, personal users, non-professional users, domestic users, and individual users. These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to people who use technology devices such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones for personal reasons such as entertainment, communication, and education. Home users are often contrasted with business users who use technology for commercial or professional purposes.