Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is an easy way for you to keep updated automatically without having to go to a Web site to look for their latest updated content. If you subscribe to the feeds they will let you know as soon as they have some new content of interest to you.

How do I use RSS?

Just as you need a radio receiver to get radio programs, so you need an RSS newsreader to be able to get RSS Feeds. RSS newsreaders allow you to collect and display feeds. Just choose which RSS feeds you want, click on the RSS of XML icon to subscribe to the feed, and it will automatically retrieve updates. You get the new content as soon as it is published.

How do I get a news reader?

There are many different newsreaders available. Most newsreaders are applications that you download and install on your computer. Others are web-based services you sign-up for that work inside your browser.

I use the Web-based Google reader.

You can find a list of other RSS newsreaders here.

How do I subscribe to RSS feeds?

In the Google Reader window, click “Add subscription” on the left navigational bar and either browse to the page you want or paste the address of the source of your feed.

Now you’re ready to start receiving your RSS news feeds.

You can repeat this with feeds on Web sites you want to subscribe to.