Contrary to what was believed previously, common bacteria that cause infections such as colds and strep throats can persist for long periods on surfaces like furniture and toys. This new knowledge may affect protocols at hospitals and daycares on how to reduce infections. Image via Flickr user Foto Jenny.
The end user is the individual who uses a product after it has been fully developed and marketed.
An end user is generally assumed to have limited capabilities, thus distinguishing them from pro users or power users. For example, end users for data entry software will be data entry staff, whereas the software administrators would be considered power users.