Thr JRE, Java Runtime Environment, contains a Java Virtual Machine, class libraries and other files that are needed to execute Java programs on a computer system. It has been designed for end users systems as it does not contain tools to develop Java applications like the Java JDK. It basically boils down to this: If [...]

Categories: Software

Windows users who have Java and the Firefox web browser installed might see a Java Console extension in the browser. That add-on apparently gets installed with a new installation or update of the Java Runtime Environment. According to information on the Java site the Java Console ” provides information about the Java version, user home [...]

Categories: Browsing, Firefox

Today seems to be the day of the security patch. The Java Runtime Environment has received an update to JRE 6 Update 19 which fixes several security vulnerabilities. Users who have Java installed on their computer systems are encouraged to update to the latest version immediately to fix the security issues. The changelog lists all [...]

Categories: Linux, Mac, Operating Systems, Security, Windows

JavaRa is a small application for Microsoft Windows that serves two purposes. The first is to check if a Java update is available and if that is the case download and install it on the computer. The second scans the system for previous versions of Java, if any old versions are found on the system [...]

Categories: Operating Systems, Software, Windows

I seldom come upon a great freeware game with stunning graphics, gameplayer and multiplayer action. Bang Howdy has all of that and much more featuring fast based turn based action with a twist. The excellent tutorial covers all basic game elements and describes the various game modes that are available when playing online. All players choose a number of units before the game starts who all have advantages and disadvantages against certain types of units for example.

Categories: Entertainment, Games