'Minecraft' no Longer Risks Opening a Big Security Hole on Your PC

As is the case, Minecraft has required that you install Java's run anywhere code base, which is a major problem when that tends to introduce security flaws and annoying ads. However, the construction game will be much safer thanks to a low-key update that was released in the last few weeks. Minecraft The Windows version of Minecraft (OS X ) will be released later in the year) now comes with a standalone Java version that can only be used while playing. If you want, you can scrub the full version of Java without losing access to your blocksy masterpieces. The best part? The best part? If you've been putting off updating your software on a regular basis the game could run more smoothly. While it's not mandatory to upgrade Java, it is worth looking into in the event that Java is all you care about.