Oracle's newly released Java 7 runtime is relatively painless to install and uninstall.

Given the recent hacks at Apple, Facebook, and Twitter, it's time for drastic action: removing or disabling Java on your Mac. Rich Mogull explains why and how.

In Mozilla Firefox for Mac, click Tools, Add-ons, and disable the Java plugin (s). Broken record alert: If you don’t need Java, remove it from your system, whether you are a Mac or Windows user.

Do you have Java installed on your Mac? Well, you might want to rethink that decision, thanks to adware bundled with the latest Mac OS X installer from Oracle.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned users to disable or uninstall Java software on their computers, amid continuing fears and an escalation in warnings from security experts that ...