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Should I be updating Java ?

Should I be installing software updates for Java ?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jul 25, 2021 5:54 PM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2021 6:49 PM

MaggieMc wrote:

Should I be installing software updates for Java ?


If you actively use Java, definitely keep it updated. If you do not use Java I would uninstall it.


You can read more here:

https://eclecticlight.co/2017/10/20/java-and-macos-what-you-should-know/


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7872286

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Jul 25, 2021 6:49 PM in response to MaggieMc

MaggieMc wrote:

Should I be installing software updates for Java ?


If you actively use Java, definitely keep it updated. If you do not use Java I would uninstall it.


You can read more here:

https://eclecticlight.co/2017/10/20/java-and-macos-what-you-should-know/


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7872286

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