RSS Guide

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What are RSS feeds?

RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is an XML-based format for content distribution on the Internet. It’s an excellent pipeline for Internet users to get updated news content and online articles -- the content you want -- without having to search for it.

How do they work?

Basically, when a new article is posted or a change made to a webpage, RSS keeps track of the changes and delivers them to you.

Is it difficult to use?

To view RSS feeds, you need an RSS reader (also called an aggregator). All are pretty easy to use, offering users the chance to read, e-mail, save or clip content with a click of the mouse. There are many free, web-based readers, all which compile and update feeds. For heavier users, there are desktop, application-based clients, that offer more features. See our list of news readers below.

News Readers

Windows

Mac OS X

Web