RSS: FAQ?

What is RSS?

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a popular method for websites to distribute their content. An RSS feed allows frequently-updated websites (news, blogs, etc.) to publish new content directly to visitors who elect to receive (aka subscribe) to their feed. After subscribing, all you have to do is sit back and watch updates arrive. RSS is free to create, free to use, and requires no exchange of any personal information (no username, no email address, no password, etc.)

How do I find an RSS feed?

Look for one or both of these icons on your favorite websites: . If you cannot find an icon within the page itself, your browser may display one on its tool bar or address bar, if it supports RSS (see next item below).

How do I subscribe to, or read, an RSS feed?

To various degrees, newer releases of all major web browsers (Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox 3+, Apple Safari 4+, and Google Chrome 2+) support RSS. Internet Explorer and Safari offer the greatest capabilities, Mozilla Firefox less so, and Google Chrome very flawed support. Just click the RSS icon and your browser can probably walk you through the rest of the process. If your browser does not support RSS, simply copy and paste the feed URL into one of the RSS management tools discussed below.

How do I subscribe to an RSS feed from something other than my web browser?

If you find your browser's RSS features lacking, or if your browser does not support RSS at all, various free RSS reader applications are available for download. An RSS reader will assume control of your RSS feeds when you click on their links from your browser.

In contrast to dedicated RSS reader software, most portal and blog-centric websites offer RSS management capabilities right inside the page itself. There is no need to download and install anything additional. Some of the most popular choices in this category are Yahoo!, Google, MSN, AOL, and Facebook. Simply copy and paste the feed URL into your chosen site and it will handle the delivery and display of content.

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