The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

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We list the best database software, to make it simple and easy to better manage data and tables. Many people will be familiar with the basic set of columns and rows of a simple database, such as one ...

In his decades-long career in tech journalism, Dennis has written about nearly every type of hardware and software. He was a founding editor of Ziff Davis’ Computer Select in the 1990s, senior ...

In his decades-long career in tech journalism, Dennis has written about nearly every type of hardware and software. He was a founding editor of Ziff Davis’ Computer Select in the 1990s, senior ...

To help you effectively understand and manage the finances of your small business, we've tested the top accounting software based on customization, features, ease of use, value, and more. I’ve been ...

Forge 2025.3 adds AI Assistant to SQL Complete, supports SSMS 22, Visual Studio 2026, MySQL 9.5, MariaDB 12.2, and ...

You need antivirus software. Attacks on your PC keep getting more sophisticated, thanks to the help of AI—we’re seeing more and more AI-fueled attacks as the months tick by. Even the tech-savvy and ...

We list the best live chat software, to make it simple and easy to create positive engagement between customers and staff. Live chat software is now a must-have for businesses that want to support ...

We test and rate the top video editing software for every type of user, from casual family event videographers to social media posters to studio professionals. I’ve been writing and editing technology ...

A group of influential users and developers of MySQL have invited Oracle to join their plans to create an independent foundation to guide the future development of the popular open source database, ...

We've tested and reviewed both free and paid-for antivirus software. We bombarded each one with tens of thousands of threats to see how well it can cope against viruses, ransomware and phishing ...