What is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Using RSS there is no need to constantly check for updates across multiple Web sites. As soon as articles are published they are gathered into one easy-to-read list.

How do I use RSS?

To subscribe to an RSS feed you should get a feed reader or "news aggregator," which will check for updates. For Windows you can use FeedDemon, FeedReader, or SharpReader. For Mac OS, there is Newsfire or Safari's built-in support. There are also integrated readers for Internet Explorer (Lektora) and Firefox (Sage). Bloglines is an online news aggregator. There are many more RSS readers. After you have installed your reader, follow the instructions for how to subscribe. Most of the time you can just click on the Web site's RSS link once the software is running.

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