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850M PCs with Deceptive Java Security

December 28, 2015 The Pit Crew 15 Comments tips

Oracle has reached a settlement with the FTC over charges that it had been deceptively promoting security updates for its Java SE platform.

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37 Reasons to Junk Java

April 24, 2014 Dave's Computer Tips 45 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

The trail of Java vulnerabilities and patches rolls on. Reminder: PC Matic automates the process of identifying outdated applications (like Java) and downloading the latest updates.

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Java Update is Full of ‘Crapware’

January 31, 2013 The Pit Crew 3 Comments tips

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Ed Bott points out that the recent “must install” Java update was bundled with crapware and examines why foistware still exists.

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Why everyone should be concerned about Java

January 25, 2013January 29, 2013 Windows Secrets Newsletter Leave a comment Windows Secrets

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The latest Java doesn’t eliminate the chances of catching a Java exploit.

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Uninstall Java Now!

January 16, 2013May 12, 2014 chengrob 167 Comments PC Matic Blog, Press, The Pit Blog

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The Department of Homeland Security recently recommended that everyone disable Java. We at PC Pitstop will go one step further and recommend that everyone uninstall Java immediately. Here is why Java is such a threat to your computer, security, data and your identity.

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Critical Java Security Risk Requires Immediate Action

January 14, 2013 Techlicious 1 Comment Techlicious

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We are recommending that everyone, whether you use a Mac or Windows PC, follow the steps below to protect yourself immediately.

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Homeland Security Warns to Disable Java

January 13, 2013January 16, 2013 The Pit Crew 11 Comments tips

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned users to disable or uninstall Java software on their computers…

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Understand and Manage Java Settings in Windows 7

October 10, 2012 thewindowsclub 4 Comments The Windows Club

Adobe Flash and Java are two downloads most of us have installed on our Windows computers, as they give us a richer internet and browsing experience. We have already seen how to manage Adobe Flash Settings.
Today we will learn about Java Settings in Windows 7.

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How do Java and Javascript relate?

October 4, 2012 Leo Notenboom Leave a comment leo notenboom

Recent vulnerabilities and exploits relating to Java have people scrambling to turn it off. Unfortunately, because of another unfortunate choice of names, many are turning off the wrong thing.

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Dave’s Computer Tips: You should junk your Java!

December 9, 2011 Dave's Computer Tips 7 Comments Dave's Computer Tips

I’m not suggesting you stop drinking coffee – I would never deprive anyone of that life giving nectar! Heck, It’s a known fact that 95% of the tech world runs on Coffee (the other 5% substitutes alternate caffeinated beverages).

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