What is RSS?

RSS(Real Simple Syndication ) is a method by which you can receive updates of news or new products on any website instantly.To find syndicated content look for web sites that displays the rss/xml logo.

To display syndicated content from a web site, you need an rss reader . Readers are also know as rss aggregators, news readers and feed readers.

There are two types of readers - web based and software based.

Most web based readers allow you to log in to see your feeds and add them to the site's database. Most are free but some charge a fee.

Software readers are programs that you download to your computer. Some charge a fee and some are free. Inherently, the ones you pay for have more functionality than the free readers. Some free readers have categories and allow you to add your own categories in which to place your feeds.

If you don't need the additional functionality of a reader, then the free readers on the web should be sufficient. However, many of the paid readers allow a trial period so that you can determine whether a particular reader suits your needs.

Once the news reader is downloaded and installed, you can subscribe to a feed by clicking on the xml logo displayed on a website. Copy the URL of the feed and paste it into your "readers address" or "location of feed " box. You are now ready to receive updates from your reader. Each time there is an update you are notified via a pop up window on your desktop. You can unsubscribe from any feed at your leisure.

Once you decide which reader to use, you are now in control of what news you wish to receive. Of course this won't stop the spam, but it is a start.

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