What I Found
If Java says it needs an update on OS X, do not click a random pop-up link.
Java updates on OS X used to be one of those small maintenance tasks that could also become a security problem if you handled it the wrong way.
The safest way to update Java on OS X is to open System Preferences, go to the Java control panel, use the Update tab, and install the update from there.
What this video covers
- Why This Matters
- Update Java From System Preferences
- Installing The Update
- Confirm Java Is Current
- What Not To Do
The short version
The safest way to update Java on OS X is to open System Preferences, go to the Java control panel, use the Update tab, and install the update from there.
