Which version of Java should you use in Linux? Learn how to easily switch between different versions with a tutorial from Jack Wallen.

You can check which Java version is on your Mac to see if you have the most up-to-date Java running, or you can check on the Java website.

This post explains how to install Java or check which version is running on your machine. Install on any OS, and learn about the JDK.

To check which version of Java you have on your Windows computer, you'll need to open the Command Prompt.

Click on the major version you want to download from the "Java SE" list. For example, choose "Java SE 6" if you want to download any version number ranging from Java 6.0 to Java 6.43.

Java 17, the next Long Term Support (LTS) release, will be released on September 14, 2021. This article explains why you should upgrade your applications and how to do so relatively quickly.

There are three simple ways to set JAVA_HOME in Windows. This tutorial shows you how to do it manually, from the command line and through the installer.