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I have been using IRC (Internet Relay Chat) for over two years now, and in those two years I have noticed alot of what goes on. What gets you “Liked” and what gets you “Ignored.” Unfortuanatly it happens, and it is because of your “IRC Courtesy,” IRCC for short.

The simple steps to being liked on ANY IRC network are listed below:

1.  Be yourself 
   1. People who join a network and act all cool and like they know it all are the ones who get into trouble the most often, and they are the ones who are ignored.
2. Treat Others With Respect
   1. I know you hear it enough in the real world, but it is just as important online. Even if you don’t think you are going to meet the person you are talking to, You still need to treat them with respect. You never know who it is behind that computer screen, it could just as well be your next door neighbor.
3. Play Fair
   1. Don’t think just because you are good at one thing you know it all. You are just as interested as the next person. I have seen it a lot. “Know-it-all’s.” I have much respect for the modest person who knows much about something but isn’t “In your face” about it.
4. Treat Others By The Golden Rule
   1. Treat others how you would want them to treat you. That simple. If you want people to respect you and to listen to what you have to say, then you should respect them. If everyone lived and acted on the golden rule then we would not have any problems in real life or IRC.
5. Use Greetings
   1. When someone enters a room say hello. A greeting goes a long way and it may be hard to understand but when someone enters the room and is welcomed by someone it makes them feel special. When someone says “BBIAB” (Be Back In A Bit) or BRB (Be Right Back) make sure you say bye. When someone returns always welcome them. You can say Welcome back! or Just Abbreviate, with WB.

These are great ways to be treated with respect and kindness in any IRC chat. 

These ways listed below are ways to get yourself “Hated” or ignored.

1. Live A Lie
   1. This rule takes on many meanings.
      1. The first one is Lying about who you are. I am not saying you have to tell your age and your real name and all but don’t come in and make up a bunch of lies just so people will like you. People will like you if you follow these rules that are stated above.
      2. The second meaning is to not tell one lie after another to anyone in an IRC chatroom. It makes people not want to believe you. If you lie about everything people aren’t going to want to trust you, let alone speak to you.
2. Be hateful
   1. If you join an IRC chatroom just to be hateful, you will find yourself either kicked or banned. IRC is for great conversing, not for fights and/or “Hating” on one another. 
3. Spamming
   1. Spamming is a real problem on many IRC networks. You are creating a problem for yourself if you do spam. Others will really ignore your if you end up spamming constantly. 
4. Personal Issues
   1. Personal issues get in the way of a lot of fun in an IRC Chat. For example, if you are an op and you LOVE Windows, and have someone join that is using a mac, that is a really stupid reason to kick and/or ban someone. Even if it is your channel, word gets around and I have seen it happen many times. People will not join your channel because you are being unfair because of your “Personal Issues”

These are the simple rules your should live by on any IRC network. The main thing is to just be yourself. Be who you are in real life and I am sure you will fit in perfectly on IRC.

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So I love mac. Let me just say that. If you don’t already know that, you don’t know me. I made a list of my top “Must have” mac apps. So here they are.

1. Colloquy
   1. Colloquy is by far the best IRC client out there for mac.
2. X-chat Aqua
   1. If you are a fan of X-Chat on Windows or linux you will like this.
3. Adobe Photoshop
   1. Really overlooked but a must have for anyone who takes pictures or does graphics design.
4. Alarm Clock Pro
   1. The Best alarm clock for your computer. And it is WAY more than that. Do ANYTHING at anytime during the day.
5. BBEdit
   1. Probably the best “Simple” Scripting client for Mac. I say simple because of the design but it is so much more.
6. Camtwist
   1. If you do online “webcasts,” you will love this. This is the most advanced webcam tool ever!
7. Final Cut
   1. Wether it is Pro, or express final cut is the completion to any great GREAT studio.
8. Garageband
   1. I am getting into recording music and This is beautiful! A MUST have. PS: It comes with any new mac.
9. Jing
   1. Jing is by far the best Screen capture tool I have used on mac and pc.
10. Skype
    1. Again, A basic, But really usefull. And great on a mac.
11. Audim
    1. Best IM client for mac.
12. Quicksilver
    1. I personaly don’t use it but so many LOVE it so I felt the need to say, at least try it.
13. Parallels
    1. The best Emulator for mac
14. Transmission
    1. The best torrent program out there for mac
15. Filezilla
    1. FTP program
16. iWork
    1. NO way to explain how much better these are than Word, Powerpoint, and excel. 
17. Mozilla Firefox
    1. If you like firefox, Why not?
18. Safari 4
    1. The best Web browser in my opinion.

If you are a developer and think I should add to this list, or if you just have a fovorite program, Email me at MacApps@Hawered.com

For more information on any of these applications listed above, Either check their website, or email me at macapps@hawered.com

This is in no way a complete list of Macintosh apps to get, this is just a recommended list.

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The Gray Model

 The webround is a light, portable, and fun, tool used to keep your privacy while on a webcam. It unfolds to a perfectly fitted “circle” with a nylon fabric in the center. The bottom of the webaround has a strap to hook onto a chair. A simple unfold and you are off.

    The webaround works best in a straight backed chair. The webaround hooks on and all you have to do is position yourself and the chair in front of your camera. And like magic, your background space, is covered by the webaround.

    You may be asking, why? Well I do alot of videos, and in the past I have struggled with the thought of “What if they look behind me.” I dont have to worry about anything “distracting” my audience with the webaround.

    I think the best part is that I can know my audience is paying attention to me and not the unclean desk behind me. It makes me feel beter to know that I am going to have the audience’s full attention.

    The webaround is also great for video conferencing. Lets say your boss calls you and asks you to get on the webcam. “Oh no! I haven’t cleaned my desk yet!” No worries, Just simply pull out your webaround and place it on your chair. It couldn’t be simpler! 

    The webaround comes with the webaround itself and a Case to carry it in. 

    The only problem I had was when I first got it, and was trying to read the instructions on how to fold it. Once I saw the video on the main site I understood and it became simple.

    It couldn’t be easier to have total privacy from your house, office, hotel, airport, or even a school. With the webaround, you are in control of what your viewers see.

To order your own webaround, visit click here.

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