What is an RSS feed?

RSS, which stands for "Really Simple Syndication," is a format for content distribution. RSS feeds give you the ability to be notified when Web content has been updated. You can receive the latest headlines inside a RSS reader. News feeds are also referred to as RSS.

How do I start using RSS feeds?

To use the RSS feature on this website, you must first get an RSS reader.

1.  Choose an RSS reader -- an Internet search will return many options.

• Some readers are Web-based, such as Google Reader and Bloglines. Web-based readers require no software installation and are accessible from any computer that has Internet access.
• Other readers are downloadable applications.
• Some browsers, such as Firefox and Safari, automatically pick up RSS feeds for you.

3.  Decide what type of content you want the RSS reader to monitor.

• Many websites provide RSS, which can usually be found on those sites as a link.
• Typically, the RSS feed is automatically added to the RSS reader and updates are sent every time new content is available.
• Alternatively, you may have to right-click the RSS link and copy the URL into your RSS reader.