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Is it Worthy to Buy Stereo Wireless Headphone?
You canât imagine, 34 years ago, while stereo headphones were around before the first Sony Walkman, they looked so clumsy. Â In those bygone days, headphones were stay-at-home things, relegated to late-night, LP music listening. That was then; the latest generation of slimmed-down headphones injects high-resolution music or home-theater sound directly into your ears. They're convenient for any situation where you don't want to deal with dangling cablesâespecially at the gym, but just in general as well.
And wireless no longer means poor sound, either. These days, Bluetooth wireless stereo audio sounds much better than it ever did before. Even though the stereo Bluetooth data signal is compressed, various headphone and earphone vendors have discovered ways of enhancing the signal to compensate for deficiencies in fidelity. Having said that, audiophiles will still hear a difference and should probably stick with wired headphones. But for casual listening, many of the most recent wireless models we've tested sound just fineâeven great.
All recent smartphones and tablets support stereo Bluetooth, so do many other kinds of music players. Even the latest iPod nano has stereo Bluetooth, which is a first for the nano line, in addition to the latest iPod touch. Wireless headphone means No messy wires to trip you up; falling prices make Bluetooth headphones a reasonable auxiliary device for workouts and portable use. Another benefit: Most of these wireless headphones double as hands-free headsets for making and receiving calls with your cell phone.Â
However, stereo wireless headphone also has its downside. The music stops when your battery dies; compressed audio files will leave your music sounding less dynamic; less real estate on the headphones means smaller buttons to control track navigation and volume; hardware limitations relegate its use to devices with Bluetooth connectivity. If you tend to buy one, then its battery capacity must be take consideration.
How to improve your iPhone 5S touch ID fingerprint reader
If you've been less than impressed with Touch ID, the fingerprint sensor that comes on Apple's new iPhone 5S, we may be able to help.
Although the fingerprint scanner works well for many people, and has garnered positive reviews from some of the most prominent tech critics, others have found that it doesn't work well for them.
What to do? Apple recommends rescanning your finger (and, of course, making sure it's clean and dry) or trying other fingers if you are having problems. The company also notes that things like lotion, oils and dry skin, or activities like swimming or exercising "may affect fingerprint recognition."
Here we tell some tips to improve your touch ID fingerprint performance.
Scan in multiple fingerprint angles: Touch ID stores up to five prints, and given that my 5s is mine and mine alone, Iâve used those print stores to actually capture multiple versions of my thumbprintsâeach has been scanned once when angled at 60 degrees, and once while pointing straight up. It ensures that even if your grip is a little different, Touch ID should still recognize your thumb.
Use a different finger:Â If you have a mark or cut on your thumb that makes fingerprint analysis and reading difficult, you may have to retire that finger from Touch ID use and instead try one of your other digits.
Make sure your finger touches the metal ring:Â The steel ring around your Touch ID sensor isnât just there for looksâit helps the scanner recognize your print. As such, if you donât make contact with it when you try to open your phone, you may have some trouble.
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What you should do with HDMI 1.4 cable, when HDMI 2.0 comes?
Thanks to 4K Ultra HD, the introduction of HDMI 2.0 is tied tightly to the advancement od Ultra HD, or 4K, television. Last year at IFA, Panasonic and Sony launched their latest 4K/Ultra HD television, and they gave HDMI 2.0 a lot of lip service. As a result, even consumers who donât own those next-gen televisions are starting to ask questions: Will I have to buy new HDMI cables? Is the connector different? How long until my HDMI equipment is obsolete?
HDMI 2.0 is the successor to the HDMI 1.4a/b standard most of us use today, which works well, so why change it? The main difference between HDMI 1.4 (which is what most equipment is now) and 2.0 is an increase in the possible framerates of the 4K signal. HDMI 1.4 can do Ultra HD at 30 frames per second. HDMI 2.0 can do 60 fps. There are no new cables with HDMI 2.0, this is a hardware change, not a cable change. So your current High Speed HDMI cables should work just fine.
Besides, HDMI 2.0 changes nothing about the size, shape or wiring of HDMI cables. Should you wind up getting devices that are HDMI 2.0 compliant, your existing cables will work just fine. And since HDMI 2.0 is backward compatible with older HDMI versions, youâll be able to connect your old Blu-ray player and/or A/V receiver to a newer HDMI 2.0-equipped 4K Ultra HD with absolutely no problem.
If anyone offers you so-called âHDMI 2.0 cablesâ, turn and run. It will be either a marketing tactic, or expression of ignorance. Either way it is non-compliant. When the HDMI 2.0 specification was first announced, it was accompanied by this statement â âŚCurrent High Speed cable(category 2 cables) are capable of carrying the increased bandwidthâ(HDMI Licensing, LLC)
HDMI Cable Using Guide
Nowadays, most of HD devices have applied the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ports. To make a full use of your devices, you wonder what this port used for. Actually, nothing compares to HDMI cables when connecting devices that are intended for high definition viewing, such as cable boxes, gaming consoles, computers, and DVD and Blu-ray players.
Guide to using an HDMI cable in a Home Theater
You can begin your HDMI experience by selecting the right cable that meets your requirements. While it is possible to purchase a flat HDMI cable from a renowned electronics manufacturer such as Sony, Hitachi or Philips, you can advance your search by figuring out the exact type of cable that you need.
Standard HDMI cables can work with the majority of appliances in a home theater since the standard cable transmits 1080i or 720p video. These resolutions are typical for many electronics, such as DVD players, cable and satellite boxes.
HDMI cables can also come with Ethernet that works the same as a standard HDMI cable but is also able to network devices through a designated information channel. High-speed HDMI cables are required in order to experience 1080p resolutions, or higher. Blu-ray players require these types of cables in order to deliver optimal sound and picture quality.
Once you have selected the appropriate cable, it is time to find the ports for connection on the equipment and connector on the cable that you wish to join. Then connect the equipment by using the designated ports.
It is common for devices to come with an HDMI port, so make sure you connect the cable in the right port. The equipment port is female and the HDMI cable plug is male.
Check the HDMI cables to make sure that they are tightly in the port. The connectors must be secured properly into the ports in order to function. Those that need a line of over 25 feet, and expect 1080p resolution, should invest in a booster box.
Guide to use an HDMI cable with Other Devices
Connecting a TV to a laptop or PC is easy when using an HDMI cable. Simply connect the cable into the computerâs âOutputâ port if the device is compatible with HDMI. Devices that do not have a specific HDMI Output port will require an adapter and a video card upgrade.Â
Gaming consoles are easily connected to a TV by putting one end of the HDMI cable into the gaming consoleâs Output port and the other cable end into the Input port of the TV.Â
HDMI cables also can be used in Car
Automotive HDMI cables are used for more extreme systems of HD viewing, such as in vehicles and onboard. These cables are able to withstand vibration and temperature differences.
iPhone and Android battery life tips
Here we conclude five tips for saving your iPhone and Android battery life and tell you why they work. You may have already heard some of them, but some are new.
Tip 1: Turn off the feature you arenât using
This might be obvious to some, but this is one of the biggest causes of fast battery drain. Turn off the radio features in your phone you aren't using; even when they are idle, they suck power. That means switching off the WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth when you don't need them.
Tip 2: Turn down the screen brightness.Â
The screen is the biggest power sucker on your phone. Keep the brightness low whenever you can and set the auto-lock so it turns the screen off when you aren't using it. The iPhone and Android phones also have auto-brightness settings, but you are still best keeping the screen in the 30 percent to 50 percent range if you can.
Tip 3: Kill the apps you aren't using.Â
Close apps you aren't using, or at least some of them. iOS and Android phones do a decent job of not allowing all open apps to suck your battery, but keeping more than 10 open is never a good idea. On an Android phone also kill the widgets you don't use; even if they look pretty, they are constantly updating and draining your battery.
And for those who don't know, on the iPhone, you can close apps by double-tapping the Home button to bring up the open apps. Then swipe up to remove the ones you don't need. Hit the Home button when you are done. On Android phones, you can go to the "Manage applications" area in settings or you can select the open apps menu and swipe to close the app.
Tip 4: Turn off or limit notifications.Â
Notifications are very useful, but they can also tax your battery. Be smart about which app notifications are enabled. Do you need notifications from your recipe app or Yelp? Also make sure those apps that are always busy -- like Twitter or Facebook -- aren't always refreshing with new updates and notifying you of them. With email, make sure you don't have notifications enabled for every new message.
Tip 5: Buy a mobile charger or battery-equipped case.
The aforementioned software adjustments will help, but they will only go so far, at least after a day of heavy use. If that extra juice doesn't go far enough, take the plunge: buy a mobile battery charger case to have on hand.
There are a number of mobile chargers with Micro USB or Apple charging connectors, which makes the phone pretty chunky but also doubles your battery life.
Android TV Box â rising star in the TV market
It is expected that 60 percent of the Internet-based servicesâ income would be from IPTV on OTT by 2016, when the Android TV Box market would see a boom.
SmartTV Box products have been available on the market since early 2013. The products, run on the Android operation system, connecting with TV via the Internet transmission (fiber or ADSL), allowed TV watchers to enjoy a lot of multi-media services.
The âsmall boxâ, priced at VND1.6-3 million only, is âpowerfulâ enough to turn a normal TV into a smart TV. Therefore, experts believe that the products would replace smart TVs and dominate the TV market in the upcoming years.
There are many reasons that prompt people to use Android TV Box instead of smart TV.
The biggest advantage of Android TV Box is the low price, which is 10 times cheaper than a smart TV. An Android TV Box can be bought at VND1.6-3 million, while a smart TV is priced at no less than VND10 million.
While having the small size, Android TV Box is designed with the configuration powerful enough to allow users surf on Internet, play games, read newspapers and access to social networks without personal computers.
Android TV Box allows users watch HD films and use the film stores with copyrighted films, including the 3D blockbuster films updated regularly by the content service providers.
Android TV Box users can save a lot of money as they can watch tens of TV channels free of charge, or with low fees (VND50,000 a month) and enjoy a lot of other facilities.
Quan of VTC Multimedia quoted the survey of Informa, a market survey firm, as saying that 60 percent of income would be from IPTV services on OTT by 2016. Traditional pay-TV would become cheaper and cheaper, while service providers would focus on collecting fees from added value services.
How to Share Business Presentations from Your iPhone or iPad (2)
3. TV or monitor
When a large monitor or TV display is available, you may not have to mess with projectors, secondary computers or special app configurations. With the right cables, you can connect your iPhone or iPad directly to the secondary display to mirror your screen and get right to business. Apple sells Lightning-to-HDMI adapters that will do the trick. This cable plugs directly into your phone or tablet's Lightning charging port on one end, and features a full-size HDMI port on the other end. From there, a regular HDMI cable can be used as a bridge between your iOS device and a larger digital display.
4. DisplayOut
Unlike newer iPhones and iPads, whose Lightning ports allow for easy screen mirroring with the right adapter, older models are equipped with Apple's 30-pin port. Apple does sell 30-pin-to-HDMI adapters, but they support video playback only, so you can't share Keynote slideshows and content from other apps. But there is still a way to mirror the screen of your older iPhone or iPad on a TV, without shelling out for upgrades: Just connect your device to the TV using a 30-pin-to-HDMI adapter, and then download and run the DisplayOut app.
There's a catch: DisplayOut is not available in the App Store. To run the app, you'll need to jailbreak your iPhone. Jailbreaking allows you to tweak certain settings on your iPhone, and install unauthorized apps. It's great for power users, but can potentially open up your phone to malware and security risks if you're not careful. Still, DisplayOut is a decent solution for adventurous and tech-savvy iPhone users who haven't upgraded in a while. To learn how to jailbreak your iPhone and download jailbroken apps, check out a full guide on our sister site Laptop Mag.
5. Pocket projector
If you're tired of fussing with apps, cables and accessories, there may be an easier, if more expensive, solution: a miniature projector designed specifically for your phone, such as the iKeek Pico Projector, which is compatible with the iPhone 5 and 5s. (Other projectors are available for older iPhone models.) These pocket-size projectors are simple: Just plug in your phone and turn it on to beam content directly onto a nearby wall. Some models can even wirelessly acquire images and video files from your phone, so you can navigate through your presentation without being chained to the projector.
How to Share Business Presentations from Your iPhone or iPad (1)
It's easy to share a business presentation from your laptop: Just plug your machine into a projector or a large external monitor. But why lug around a heavy laptop when you can present directly from your iPhone or iPad? With the right apps and equipment, it's easy to share a presentation stored on your phone or tablet with a small or medium-size group.
There are a few different ways to do it. You could use one of several Lightning adapter cables to attach a newer iPhone or iPad to a projector, or even directly to a large monitor or TV display. Another option is to use iOS' built-in support for Apple AirPlay, a feature that lets you stream content wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad directly to a TV â but to make it work, you'll need to purchase an Apple TV device. And for the adventurous, there is a way to mirror the screen of an older iPhone onto a TV using a 30-pin-to-HDMI adapter, but only if you're willing to jailbreak your phone. Not every solution is right for every user, so read on for five ways to share business presentations from your iPhone.
1. AirPlay
If you're looking for a hands-off solution for wireless streaming of video presentations, slideshows and other content youâre your iPhone or iPad to a TV, AirPlay is it. But you'll need to meet a few requirements to use the feature. First, you'll need a device running iOS version 5 or higher. That includes the iPhone 3GS and all later iterations, or any iPad. You'll also need an Apple TV set-top box, which is sold separately for $99. Apple TV is a device used primarily to view movies and TV shows, but it's also handy for business presentations because it lets you mirror your iPhone's screen onto a TV.
To use the feature, set up your Apple TV and navigate to the Settings menu, and then activate AirPlay. Assuming the Apple TV and your iPhone or iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, your iOS device should automatically identify the Apple TV. Finally, activate AirPlay on your iPhone or iPad to start presenting.
2. Projector
Older projectors usually connect to computers via a VGA port, while newer projectors mostly connect via an HDMI port. However, the iPhone has neither of those. But if you have a newer iPhone (5 or 5s) or a newer iPad (4th generation or iPad Air), there are still ways to link your iOS device directly to a projector and beam your business presentation onto a wall. To do so, you'll need to purchase an adapter â either a Lightning-to-HDMI or Lightning-to-VGA, depending on the type of projector. Using a projector has definite advantages over connecting your smartphone to a digital display, the most important of which is that it allows you to display your business presentation at any size, and on just about any wall or flat surface, giving you the versatility to address larger groups.
What a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter Used for?
Since September 2012, Appleâs Lightning connector has been the smaller replacement for the 30-Pin Dock Connector introduced in 2003 -- a reliable plug that has been used in thousands of Apple-specific accessories, including everything from chargers to speakers, video projectors, and blood pressure monitors. Unfortunately, that means any accessories or cables you have that use the 30-pin connector won't fit.
However, the lightning to 30-pin adapter lets you adapt your older gear. According to Apple's site, the adapter will support analog audio output, USB audio, as well as syncing and charging. Video output is not supported, however, and not all 30-pin devices will be supported, either, so you may still need buy new accessories to use with the iPhone 5 and 2012 iPods.
You may disappointed that the lightning to 30-pin adapter only wors for audio, and not video. We tried the adaptor with a 30-pin to HDMI Adaptor and got the âThis accessory is not designed for this iPhoneâ message. Sometimes this is displayed while the video plays, but in this case there is no video (it just continues to play on the iPhone screen as normal). We also tested it with a monitor with a 30-pin dock built-in, so itâs not a compatibilty issue the the HDMI adaptor â thereâs simply no way to get video from it.
Thus, you should keep in mind that lightning to 30-pin adapter will not send video from 30-pin connector to a lightning connector. You also should note that with some very old accessories made for the iPod, charging is not supported because that device used Firewire charging and this adapter only support USB charging. Besides, if you have an accessory that supports the special iPod-out mode in which the iPhone generated a menu that was displayed on a device such as a car, that also doesnât work with this adapter.
How to Clean Canvas Oil Painting
People like to have some oil paintings for decoration in house. However, when the oil paintings are long exposed in the air, they get dust and colors fading away. In order to keep your canvas oil painting fresh and vivid, there are some tips for you to clean and maintain the paintings.
Steps to remove the dust:
While the painting is in the vertical position, gently go over it with a soft brush to remove loose debris. Work from the top down and from side to side in a consistent motion.
Lay the painting on a horizontal sturdy surface.
Remove the crust from a piece of soft white bread.
Press the bread to the surface to get rid of smoke residue, hair, and stubborn dust. Lift and repeat. Replace bread with a fresh piece when itâs soiled.
Stand the painting up and repeat step one to remove any lingering crumbs or remaining debris.
If your canvas oil painting are very old, and need to do some deep cleaning, the best way to clean an oil painting is by purchasing an art restoration kit from the supply store and following the instructions carefully. It is good to avoid the introduction of moisture to the paintings' surface as it can get inside the invisible cracks and cause damages.
How to connect your wired Xbox 360 controller to a PC
Step 1: Installing software
First off, find and insert the installation CD that came with your wired Xbox 360 controller into your PCâs optical drive. Follow the on-screen installation wizard that appears, or run the setup program manually. Regardless of how you bring up the installer, click Install and the software will automatically install the required files to your PC. In some cases, you may be required to restart your computer upon completion of the install; if so, go ahead and restart your PC.
Now, for those without the installation CD, you can easily download the software online. Youâll want to visit the Microsoft Hardware website, and go to the Software Downloads section. Once there, click on the Gaming header, followed by Xbox 360 Controller for Windows. When prompted, select the version of Microsoft Windows you are using, your operating system language, and clickDownload. Click Run when the download screen appears, and the Xbox 360 Accessories Setup will begin installing the required files. Just like with the installation CD, you may be required to restart your computer once the install is complete.Â
Step 2: Plugging in
Once the software is installed, plug in your wired Xbox 360 controller to one of the USB ports on your PC.Â
Step 3: Testing the controller
Once the necessary software is installed and th
e controlled plugged in, itâs time to test the connection. Open the Start menu on your PC, open the Run utility, and type âjoy.cplâ in the entry field before clicking OK. Next, select Xbox 360 Controller and click Properties. Now press the controllerâs buttons, pull the triggers, and move the joysticks to ensure the controller is functioning properly. If it is, youâll see the correlating action highlighted in the application. If the application does not recognize the controller, you can troubleshoot via Xboxâs support website, or double check the required software was installed successfully.
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How to Connect a Mobile Device to Your TV
If you are tired of watching TV on small screen of the mobile devices, there are two solutions to sending video from your small screen to your big screen. One way is by wireless devices, such as Apple TV, Google Chromecast. However, it obviously will cost a lot. Plus, if your wireless network doesnât offer a strong signal, the wireless streaming will never be the best option. The other way to streaming video from your phone to TV is by an HDMI cable, and in some cases, an adapter.
How to connect an Android smartphone or tablet to TV?
Most Android mobile devices support streaming videos to an HDTV through Mobile High Definition Link, or MHL. In this case, if your HDTV happened to have MHL built in, all you need is a micro USB-to-HDMI cable.
The MHL Consortium publishes a partial list of MHL-supported devices on its website. If you don't see your mobile device listed, check with the manufacturer. Older TV HDMI ports don't include MHL, so you'll need an MHL-to-HDMI adapter to supply the power, such as Koopowerâs $8.98 microUSB-to-HDMI MHL adapter. You may need to plug your device's charger into the adapter to provide extra power.
How to connect an Apple mobile device to TV?
Apple sells its Lightning Digital AV Adapter that can help you do that. Actually, it just likes any other HDMI adapter: on one end, there is a lightning plug and on the other end is an HDMI port. Then you only need an HDMI cable to go from the adapter to your TVâs HDMI port and the TV doesnât even need to support MHL. However, Apple doesnât sell an adapter for its older devices like iPhone 4/4S. As The $49 Lightning adapters work with all iPhones, iPads and iPod touches with the Lightning port. If you want to stream the video in your iPhone 4/4S to TV, Koopowerâs $16.99 30-pin digital AV adapter will meet your demand.
How to Use HDMI Cables
To get the most out of High Definition Multimedia Interface Cables, more commonly known as HDMI cables, you need to know how to use them. Nothing compares to HDMI cables when connecting devices that are intended for high definition viewing, such as cable boxes, gaming consoles, computers, and DVD and Blu-ray players.Â
How Do I Use an HDMI Cable in a Home Theater?Â
You can begin your HDMI experience by selecting the right cable that meets your requirements. While it is possible to purchase an HDMI cable from a renowned electronics manufacturer such as Sony, Hitachi or Philips, you can advance your search by figuring out the exact type of cable that you need.Â
Standard HDMI cables can work with the majority of appliances in a home theater since the standard cable transmits 1080i or 720p video. These resolutions are typical for many electronics, such as DVD players, cable and satellite boxes.Â
HDMI cables can also come with Ethernet that works the same as a standard HDMI cable but is also able to network devices through a designated information channel. High-speed HDMI cables are required in order to experience 1080p resolutions, or higher. Blu-ray players require these types of cables in order to deliver optimal sound and picture quality.Â
Once you have selected the appropriate cable, it is time to find the ports for connection on the equipment and connector on the cable that you wish to join. Then connect the equipment by using the designated ports.Â
It is common for devices to come with an HDMI port, so make sure you connect the cable in the right port. The equipment port is female and the HDMI cable plug is male.Â
Check the HDMI cables to make sure that they are tightly in the port. The connectors must be secured properly into the ports in order to function. Those that need a line of over 25 feet, and expect 1080p resolution, should invest in a booster box.Â
How Do I Use an HDMI with Other Devices?Â
Connecting a TV to a laptop or PC is easy when using an HDMI cable. Simply connect the cable into the computerâs âOutputâ port if the device is compatible with HDMI. Devices that do not have a specific HDMI Output port will require an adapter and a video card upgrade.Â
Gaming consoles are easily connected to a TV by putting one end of the HDMI cable into the gaming consoleâs Output port and the other cable end into the Input port of the TV.Â
How Can I Use HDMI Cables in My Car?Â
Automotive HDMI cables are used for more extreme systems of HD viewing, such as in vehicles and onboard. These cables are able to withstand vibration and temperature differences.
NTW Releases New Ultra-Slim HDMI Cables
The What:Â NTW (Networking the World), a connectivity solutions provider for AV and IT professionals, has released its Ultra-Slim HDMI Cables through distribution partners, including Stampede.
The Application:Â According to the company, the Ultra-Slim HDMI Cables are thinner and lighter than average HDMI cables, making them ideal for easy handling and flexibility in AV applications. The triple shielded cables are made with 99.99 percent oxygen-free copper to increase the product's conductivity and reliability. Perfect for modern, high-performance applications, the new thinner cable supports data transmissions up to 10.2Gbps (up to 100'), 3D video signals, Audio Return Channel (ARC), 1080p and 4k by 2k resolutions through the low-profile RedMere chipset technology. The Why:Â âAs flat panel displays and other AV components become thinner and more compact, AV integrators need solutions that complement those products while maintaining a high level of performance,â said Kirk Lee, president of NTW. âOur Ultra-Slim HDMI Cables offer that perfect combination as a lightweight, low-profile bendable connectivity solution.â One More Thing:Â NTWâs Ultra-Slim HDMI Cables are available in 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 10m and 15m lengths.
No Finger but Game Controllers for iPad and iPhone Games Playing
If attach a game controller in a touch screen phone, it looks like give the phone a suit of armor and make it become a PSP gamer. Is it a stupid idea to develop a Phone game controller? Actually, it is not. The small size of a phone screen is the limitation for you using fingers to play games, which reduce the enjoyment in a game experience.
Apple announced that iOS 7 will add support for third-party Bluetooth game controllers to the hardware via new MFi controller framework during its WWDC 2013 keynote presentation in June. Similar in basic atheistic design to Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller, GameCase features trigger buttons, dual analog sticks, an interface button, directional pad, shoulder buttons, a non-slip rubber surface and four face buttons.
While controllers didnât roll out with iOS7âs launch, Apple has already released guides for developers on how to incorporate game controls easily into their apps. Unlike Xbox controller for pc, developers are told a game must still be playable through the touch interface, and cannot rely solely on controller support. They are also told controllers must support pausing and unpausing the game from a button.
If phone game players can use a Bluetooth game controller, it means that game formats that didnât work well on touch screens, like platformers or first-person shooters, will become more widely available. At the same time, it might inspire more traditional publishers to bring titles to iOS. The flourishing game apps in Apple store in the future will enhance the customer loyalty and satisfaction to iPhone apps.Â