If you still need Java 6 for Web applets after installing Apple's latest updates, there is a way to restore it and override Apple's preference for the use of Oracle's Java 7. Topher, an avid Mac user ...

Apple's latest Java update requires you periodically enable the Java plug-in manually. Here is how this works in OS X. Topher Kessler MacFixIt Editor Topher, an avid ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Java Mission Control is a powerful tool for those who need to profile and troubleshoot the JDK.

Good news: Oracle says the next major version of its Java software will no longer plug directly into the user’s Web browser. This long overdue step should cut down dramatically on the number of ...

Security advisories have become commonplace these days, with criminals going to unprecedented lengths in order to steal data and infect computers. Often, this is done through browser plugins. As ...

It's always a good idea to employ a few static code analysis tools as part of your software development routine. There are a number of great tools that perform static analysis of Java code, such as ...