How to check the Java version on your Mac using System Preferences 1. Click on the Apple logo in the top-left of your menu bar. 2. Scroll down and click on "System Preferences." 3.

2024 is a great time to start working with Java, because 2023's Java 21 release has some amazing new features. Here's how to quickly download and install the Java 21 JDK.

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.