Useful Web & Tech Tutorials and Tips

MySQL Tutorials and Tips

MySQL is a popular open source database software that you can use for your websites and web applications. Most web hosting packages come with MySQL. In this section, you will find detailed MySQL tutorials and tips.

MySQL vs MariaDB: What's the Difference?

Trying to decide between MySQL and MariaDB for your next website or web app project? These two relational database systems are closely related but have several differences that could impact performance, licensing, features and community support. In this post, we'll explore how MySQL and MariaDB stack up, so that you can make the best choice for your website or app. Read more...

Posted on 24 May, 2025

Commonly Used MySQL Commands for Beginners

Learning MySQL can seem intimidating at first, but knowing a set of essential commands can help beginners quickly gain confidence. These basic MySQL commands form the foundation for creating, managing, and querying databases efficiently. Read more...

Posted on 21 May, 2025

How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel

You can create a new MySQL database using the database creation wizard of cPanel in less than a minute. In this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to create a MySQL database for a website or web application in cPanel. Read more...

Posted on 4 Aug, 2014

How to Install MySQL Database Server on Windows

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to install MySQL on a Windows PC in easy to follow steps. Read more...

Posted on 22 Apr, 2014

How to Get Rid of “White Question Mark in Black Diamonds” Display Error

In this post, we will talk about the "white question mark in black diamonds" issue and how to solve it. Read more...

Posted on 3 Apr, 2014