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Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - decay - 01-14-2013 Javascript is not Java. confusing, yes. but completely separate. Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - Chakravartin - 01-14-2013 DP wrote: In Firefox, you disable the Java plugin in the Tools > Add-ons > Plugins settings. Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - DP - 01-14-2013 Thanx. I see Shockwave Flash there too. Disable that also? Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - MrNoBody - 01-14-2013 so The Mac Observer whipped up Safe Download Version... hmmm, Mac Observer listed it back in 2011 but it is still available on MacUpdate I can confirm it still works under 10.8.2 {12C54} ! Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - Chakravartin - 01-14-2013 DP wrote: Only if you enjoy a fast and efficient browser with a small memory-footprint and a computer that runs speedy and cool. Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - decay - 01-14-2013 i recently read a article that Shockwave for Director is rarely used, and unless you are using sites that require it, it should ideally be disabled. i've disabled it on my Macs. Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - samintx - 01-14-2013 With this security update, Apple added an option to the "General" tab of the "Security" System Preferences panel labeled "Automatically update safe downloads list". I see nothing under GENERAL tab under System Pref. in ML Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - deckeda - 01-14-2013 Keep going; click "Advanced." Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - MrNoBody - 01-14-2013 I see nothing under GENERAL tab under System Pref. in ML Samintx, carefully read decay's post. to wit: The first method is to click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences..." and then from the main window click on Security (& Privacy), then click on the General tab Under 10.8, you will then click on the Advanced button in the lower right corner, there you will find "Automatically update safe downloads list". ![]() :thumbsup: Re: Just HOW did Apple "remotely disable" Java plugin on macs? Anyone else find this disturbing? - decay - 01-14-2013 from SEPT 2009: http://www.cultofmac.com/15475/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-apples-new-anti-virus-spotter/ |