Patience Rusere

IT’s 2025, and the battle between Android and Apple isn’t slowing down — if anything, it’s more intense than ever. Each platform has evolved, borrowed from the other, and refined its identity. But when the dust settles, one platform still edges ahead for users who want more freedom, more choice, and more control: Android . Let’s break down where things stand in 2025 — and why Android is still the better buy for most people. 💡 Customization and control still belong to Android If you're the kind of person who likes your phone to feel like your phone, Android still wins. In 2025, Material You evolved into a design powerhouse, allowing deep theming across apps, widgets, and system UI — no third-party hacks required. Meanwhile, iOS 18 finally lets you place icons anywhere on the home screen (welcome to 2012), but customization is still largely cosmetic. Apple wants you to have their experience — Android lets you create your own. 🔋 Hardware freedom vs. hardwar...

By Patience Rusere | March 2025 Buying a laptop might seem easy enough—until you're standing in a store (or scrolling online) and faced with a whole bunch of tech terms and jargon such as cores, threads, SSDs, refresh rates, etc making it a bit overwhelming, especially when every store claims its deals are the best. But don’t worry. This guide strips away the sales fluff and gives you straight-up, local-friendly advice to help you choose a machine that matches your needs. 🎯 Step 1: What Will You Use It For? Your usage decides everything else. So be honest about what your day-to-day looks like: Light Use : Browsing, emails, Netflix, MS Word. Moderate Use : Working from home, multitasking, Zoom, light editing. Heavy Use : Gaming, programming, graphic design, video editing. 📘 Technical Specs—Explained in Plain English Let’s decode the most important specs you’ll see: 💾 SSD vs HDD (Storage) SSD (Solid State D...

    By Patience Rusere   THE  smartphone rivalry that never sleeps just reached another fever pitch between Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra hitting the South African market a few weeks ahead of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, and brand loyalists are already locking horns. But beneath the marketing polish and flagship hype, which device actually gives you more bang for your buck? After weeks of agonizing over which one to buy, I gave myself some hands-on time with both devices for a grounded comparison. 🧠 Performance & Processor – Brains Behind the Glass Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (SA models finally ditch the Exynos in most variants — thank heavens). 12GB/16GB RAM options. Runs Android 15 with One UI 7. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Apple’s new A18 Pro Bionic chip built on a 2nm process - extremely efficient. 8GB RAM (still less on paper, but tightly optimized). iOS 18 with A...

                      By Patience Rusere YOU plug in your phone at night, wake up to 100%, and by lunchtime, it’s begging for a charger. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone - and no, your phone isn’t trying to sabotage your day. Your battery is simply getting old, and despite all the charging hacks out there, some habits might be making it worse. Let’s break down what’s going on inside your phone, separate myths from facts, and share practical tips to keep your battery going strong for as long as possible. 🔋 The Truth About Lithium-Ion Batteries Almost every smartphone today uses a lithium-ion battery , and while they’re powerful and efficient, they aren’t invincible. Over time, these batteries degrade - not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because of chemistry. Each charge cycle (from 0% to 100%) slightly wears the battery down. After around 500 full cycles , your battery starts to lose its capaci...

by Patience Rusere link to story   Johannesburg—Despite Microsoft’s ongoing push to make Windows 11 the standard, I’m still happily using Windows 10 every day and have held off upgrading for good reason. While it may not have the sleekest design or the latest bells and whistles, Windows 10 continues to offer stability, compatibility, and familiarity that makes it hard to beat. Stability Over Style: Windows 10 Just Works With years of updates and refinements, Windows 10 has matured into a rock-solid operating system. I rarely encounter bugs or crashes, and everything from drivers to third-party apps works, without a hitch. That reliability is crucial for me, especially since I use my PC for both work and personal tasks. In contrast, Windows 11 is still evolving. Friends and colleagues who made the jump early reported a mix of minor annoyances – from laggy UI elements to compatibility issues with specific software. While many of those bugs are getting ironed out, I don’t have the pat...

 Retail POS System Guide – ProCash Retail Suite v3.1 Author: Patience Rusere, Technical Writer – Internal Document Last Updated:  March 2021 Distribution: Internal Use – Store-Level Operations — Introduction This guide provides a concise and practical overview of the core functions of the ProCash Retail Suite v3.1 point-of-sale system. It is intended for front-line cashiers, floor supervisors, and new hires who need to become productive with the system quickly and confidently. System Overview The ProCash Retail Suite is an integrated point-of-sale platform designed to streamline retail transactions, reduce manual errors, and support diverse payment methods. It operates on Diebold Nixdorf touch-enabled terminals and supports barcode scanning, receipt printing, and real-time inventory syncing. — Login and Session Management 3.1 Starting the Terminal Tap the power icon located at the bottom rig...

  API Documentation Title : Cardless ATM Withdrawal API – SecureBankConnect 2.0 Author : Patience Rusere, Technical Writer – Internal Document Function : Enables mobile-initiated cardless ATM transactions. Endpoint : POST /api/withdraw/cardless Sample Payload : json {   "accountNumber": "xxx12345",   "pinCode": "****",   "authToken": "Bearer xxxxxx",   "withdrawalAmount": 100.00 }   Sample Response : json {   "status": "approved",   "transactionId": "TXN789456" }                                            Error Responses : 401 Unauthorized 409 Duplicate Transaction  

Emergency Base Camp Setup – Initial Site Assessment Procedure Department: Field Operations Prepared By: Patience Rusere Last Updated: January 2024 Approved By: Director of Operations 1. Purpose This SOP outlines the standardized process for conducting an initial site assessment before deploying and setting up a Deployed Resources Emergency Base Camp (EBC). The objective is to ensure compliance with FEMA and DoD infrastructure guidelines and to reduce logistical risks in emergency response scenarios. 2. Scope Applies to all Deployed Resources field technicians, logistics coordinators, and site engineers responsible for pre-deployment inspection and clearance. 3. Responsibilities Site Operations Lead: Conducts the assessment and documents findings. Logistics Coordinator: Verifies accessibility and delivery route constraints. IT Support: Confirms satellite and network coverage capability for the location. Safety Officer: ...

                          Remote Access Setup for Emergency Response Teams Section: VPN Configuration and MFA Enrollment Published:  February 2025 | Prepared By: Patience Rusere Objective: To guide team members on how to securely connect to Deployed Resources' internal systems using Cisco AnyConnect VPN and Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Step-by-Step: VPN Setup Install Cisco AnyConnect using the approved software portal. Launch the application and enter VPN server address: vpn.deployedresources.com Enter your Active Directory (AD) username and password. You will be prompted for a second authentication via Duo. Step-by-Step: Duo Enrollment Visit: https://enroll.duosecurity.com Choose your dev...