What is RSS?

If you often use Internet, I'm sure that you added certain website or blog to the list of your favorite websites. You did this by using command "Add to Favorites" or "Bookmark This Page", depending on what browser you use.

RSS or Really Simple Syndication is a simple way to automatically download info from URLs which you like. Instead you individually visit websites in order to see if any updates have happened, you can use RSS for this purpose.

In this way, you will be informed about latest info or updates from desired website or blog without having to open whole URL page.

Two primary elements needed for RSS to work are:

1. RSS source - Blog or website that contains RSS feed. If blog or website supports RSS option, it will be marked with orange symbol (like on the photo). Most of blogs today (for example created in Wordpress or some other CMS) will have option of RSS, so it's available for using.

2. RSS reader - App for automatic recognizing and reading of RSS feed. When you locate source of news from which you would like to collect and read info in future, you'll need RSS reader. RSS readers are created so they could automatically find RSS feed from websites you selected before, so it will inform you about any changes made or updated info.

From the moment you install RSS reader, you will not have to visit desired blog (or blogs), since all new info will be collected and forwarded to you via RSS reader, and you will be able to read them on one place.

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Advantages of using RSS:

Here are some of the most important advantages

- Saving time you would use for browsing and searching for info

- Signup without registration and email confirming

- All info updates are forwarded automatically

- No spam or hacker threats

- You can log out any time you want

RSS technique is useful for blogges, and for readers too. When used properly, RSS could be a good tool for updated info and great life-saver.