Before you begin, a quick prep saves headaches. First, identify your current Java version by opening a command prompt or terminal and typing java -version. This tells you if you're running an outdated ...

Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to MacFixIt since the spring of 2008. One of his passions is troubleshooting Mac problems and making the best use of Macs ...

With the latest security holes coming to light, many are recommending removing Java entirely from your system. If you don't want to go that far, here are some things you can do. Topher, an avid Mac ...

Last month, I wrote about how Microsoft told its users to update Java or kill it. This week, a new 0-day vulnerability in Sun’s software is pushing security companies to do the same, with one ...

Do you have Java installed on your Mac? Well, you might want to rethink that decision. Recently, Oracle has begun shipping Ask.com adware alongside the Java installer on OS X. While Windows users have ...

Should I really remove Java from all my Windows 7 machines running MSE and Chrome? Richard (via Twitter) I think everyone should uninstall Java from all their PCs and Macs, and then think carefully ...