https://systemoverlord.com/tags/tablets.htmlRecent content in Tablets on System OverlordHugoen-usdavid@systemoverlord.com (David Tomaschik)david@systemoverlord.com (David Tomaschik)Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:38:56 +0000https://systemoverlord.com/2011/09/23/tablets-free-software-and-you/Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:38:56 +0000david@systemoverlord.com (David Tomaschik)https://systemoverlord.com/2011/09/23/tablets-free-software-and-you/<p> Tablets are the current 'big thing' in computing devices -- so much so, in fact, that many believe tablets will replace most of the uses of laptops and desktops.  This aligns closely with the trend to put "everything" on the web.  While making everything browser-based certainly has its conveniences, it also has risks.</p> <p> Users are continually placing their privacy and their data in the hands of others, while ignoring the risks posed by these actions.  Look, for example, at the terms of service and software licenses associated with the iPad.  Apple can remotely "kill" software on your iPad.  If that software was storing your data, too bad, it's gone.</p>