And things will get even easier when the next version of Outlook integrates feed-reading capabilities. If it sounds complicated, it’s really not. These function somewhat like an email program for feeds. The next version of Internet Explorer will add this feature as well.įinally, there are desktop-based feed readers. If you use the Firefox browser, you can also receive RSS feeds from your tool bar by using the Live Bookmarks function. One of the most popular web-based feed readers at this point is Bloglines, and it’s also free and easy to get started with.įor more info on getting started with Bloglines, read Bloglines (and aggregators in general) from Carson McComas of. Other web-based tools are primarily dedicated to feed reading only.
You can also add content from any blog or other site that uses RSS to provide updates. That’s how syndicated content like news, weather and stock quotes appears on your personal page. If you use personalized home page services like My Yahoo or My MSN, you’ve got RSS capabilities built in. You may already be using a form of feed reader, and not even realize it.
If you actually want to know how RSS works, click here. But basically, that’s the essence of an RSS feed – you subscribe and then receive new content automatically in your feed reader. You might have figured that much out by now. RSS is a simply an Internet technology standard that allows busy people to receive updates to web-based content of interest. With just one click.Īlright! Now we’re ready to get to that part. No more setting up dummy Hotmail accounts “just in case.”Īgain, if you don’t like the content, you can make it disappear as fast as you can change a TV channel. You won’t need to suffer through the legalese in the privacy policy (if there is one) looking for loopholes that will send you deeper into inbox hell. And best of all, no reason to put yourself at the mercy of the publisher’s intentions. That’s right… no more spam, viruses, phishing, or identity theft. Plus, since there’s no email address involved, there’s no way a publisher can sell, rent or give away the means to contact you. One click, and poof… the subscription is gone. If you want to stop receiving content, you don’t have to request to be “taken off the list.” You don’t have to reveal your email address. Unlike getting website updates or ezines by email, RSS feeds give you absolute, 100% complete control over the situation.
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