Hi, technically challenged forummer here!
Tried logging in to chat & all I get is a big orange box saying java in the top left - and then nothing happens. Is this me being thick my pc up the spout, or something different about chat? Any & all advice gratefully received.

It might be wanting you to upgrade Java - when the Java people release a new version of the Java system, your PC will alert you of the fact. (Assuming you have Java installed, of course).

I've had that this week on a works PC when I used a Java programme (NOT chat!! :) ) for the first time.

Thamks Joe - I have java installed, but how do I upgrade it please?

Zone Alarm told me my Java installation was trying to phone home today - presumably there's an upgrade available....but how does it know ?