Washington - Playing computer games is more fun when your opponent is another person. If playing computer games is good, playing computer games against a real opponent rather than a "bot" is better. Those games that allow you to pick your skills against a real other humans playing the same game, either online or on a network, are referred to as "multiplayer." The best place to find out which games are "multiplayer enabled" is at Multiplayer Online Games Directory (http://www.mpogd.com). Here, you can search for multiplayer games by platform, category or name. And you can use the site's free forums to talk to other gaming enthusiasts about what's hot and what's not in multiplayer games.

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Washington (dpa) - Trying to justify the cost of a digital camera? Remember that with digital photography, there are no film development costs, and once you have a memory card, you can use the time and again. If you have a bunch of film-based photography gear, consider selling it on an auction site such as eBay (http://www.ebay.com), which runs local auction sites around the world. Selling a few of your old lenses and a camera body may net you enough to buy a decent digital camera.

Washington (dpa) - What's the ugliest part of any desktop computer? The back, of course! Unfortunately, the jumble of wires that forms at the back of our PCs is often all too visible. The best way to put an end to that mess is to go wireless, when possible. A growing number of computer peripherals these days are being offered in wireless versions. Everything from joysticks to keyboards to computer mice have gone wireless. Wireless versions of such products generally cost a bit more than their wired counterparts, but if cleaning up the clutter is a priority, the extra expense may be worthwhile.

Washington (dpa) - Got spyware? If you surf the internet, you probably do. Spyware is software that can track your movements online and transmit data to advertisers about your behaviour. It can also slow down your computer. To get rid of spyware, download the free Ad- Aware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com), install it, and let the program scour your hard drive for those obnoxious invaders.(dpa)