Reduce Lag in Minecraft
 

I just got minecraft and it seems really Laggy for me. It freezes for like 10 seconds at a time then it just froze completely. Is there a way to fix this? I'm running windows. And also would online servers be less laggy? I'm new to minecraft so I don't know much about it.

Here's some suggestions:

1. Update to the latest version of Java. http://ninite.com/java/ninite.exe
2. Update your video card drivers.
3. Scan for Malware. (MalwareBytes is good for this)
4. Lower the Graphic Settings in Minecraft.

Also use the "F" key to adjust the fog from time to time and it will reduce some lag. It also depends on how your computer can handle games it just might be your computer.

Install optifine, adjust to your pleasure.