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What is RSS?

"RSS," which stands for "rich site summary" or "really simple syndication," is a new technology that can be used to inform Web users when their favorite Web sites have added new content. You can get the latest headlines the moment they are published, without having to visit the Web sites in question. It is also a way of getting very focused content, customized according to your interests.

How do I set it up on my computer?

To take advantage of RSS, you need a special program (or service) for reading feeds. There are many such programs, both free and commercial. Here are a few news readers we recommend; a search on the Web for "RSS Reader" will turn up many more:

Links to RSS feeds are usually identified by a small orange button that reads "RSS." Depending on the browser, a user clicking on this button will see either a list of headlines and short blurbs, or a page full of code (which can be ignored).

To add the feed to your RSS reader, copy the Web address of the link, go into your news reader application, and create a new subscription by pasting in the address for the feed.
If your browser supports RSS, check the specifications or help menus for how to add RSS to your bookmarks or favorites, or how to read a feed in your browser.