

Each feed reader is slightly different, but most have the same basic components: A list of feeds you're currently subscribed to, a list of headlines from the selected feed, and the full text of the selected item or headline. There are also some Web-based feed readers that work inside your existing Web browser.

Feed ReadersĪ feed reader or aggregator is a software program that you can download and then use to read your RSS feeds. Sent to you automatically throughout the day.


News you are interested in from a variety of sources in one place, with updates RSS feeds (stands for "Real Simple Syndication" or "Rich Site Summary, depending on who you ask) allow you to gather all the RSS feeds (sometimes referred to XML feeds) are updated lists of headlinesĪnd articles that you can subscribe to and read using a free software applicationĬalled a feed reader or aggregator. Help with RSS Feeds :: Office of Communications :: University of Rochester
