Mehdi Fekih
Configuring Amazon S3 Access Keys Securely for UpdraftPlus (WordPress)
Using Amazon Web Services S3 as remote storage for UpdraftPlus is a common and reliable approach for backing up a WordPress site.However, many users are confused when AWS warns against long-term access keys and suggests alternative authentication methods. This article explains the correct and secure way to configure S3 access for UpdraftPlus, why AWS shows […]
Aliexpress : The Bundle Deal Problem
Tired of AliExpress forcing you into “Bundle Deals” when you just want to buy a single item? This free userscript intercepts those sneaky links and redirects you straight to the actual product page. The Bundle Deal Problem AliExpress has been increasingly pushing shoppers toward “Bundle Deals” — grouped offers that look attractive but prevent you […]
Artificial Intelligence and the Personal Computer: A Valid Comparison, but an Incomplete One
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems rapidly improve and spread across industries, a common argument emerges: the AI shift is comparable to the rise of the personal computer (PC) in the 1980s and 1990s. According to this view, AI represents another technological wave—initially disruptive, eventually normalized—requiring adaptation rather than concern. While this comparison is not without […]
SIPO and PISO shift registers with Arduino and ESP (ESP8266 / ESP32)
When working with Arduino, ESP8266 or ESP32, you quickly hit a simple limit: not enough GPIO pins.Instead of stacking boards or using complex expanders, there is a very clean and proven solution: shift registers. The two main types are: Why use shift registers? With only 3 pins, you can manage 8, 16, 32+ inputs or […]
