From Java and ActiveX to Flash, Houdini, and Direct3D, these 1996 releases shaped how we build apps, sites, and games today.

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If Java is not working in Windows 11/10, these solutions may help you troubleshoot the issue. Although, due to the lack of NPAPI support, Java applets stopped working in Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, ...

The 30th anniversary of Java, which the Java community is celebrating this year, offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the remarkable changes the ecosystem has undergone. In this article, I aim ...

Abstract: Java applets are used in e-learning, mainly for creating animations. Many leading educational and professional organizations have large repositories of animations, created using Java applets ...

The latest release of Java Development Kit (JDK) 24, scheduled for release on March 18, introduces 24 new features, marking the most substantial update to the platform since 2018. Key changes include ...

Fourth, the Java Security Manager, which provides support for running applets by sandboxing untrusted downloaded code, will be removed with the JDK 24 release in March. Hence, there is no reason to ...

Progress requires sacrifices and it often makes collateral damages. With that in mind, know that Flash is not the only victim of HTML5. Java is quick to climb the ...

Alexander Belokrylov is CEO of BellSoft. Accomplished expert in Java technology and IT leadership with over 10 years of experience. Software applications are today's basic operations layer for any ...

Firefox is a popular web browser preferred by millions of users worldwide due to its excellent security, privacy features, and flexibility. One key advantage to using Firefox is its support for Java, ...