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What are RSS feeds, and why use them?

An RSS feed is a list of a website's recent updates, an RSS reader can check the list and deliver summaries of any changes to you. Subscribe to RSS feeds that interest you to quickly view "headlines" for new developments without having to visit each website. Your list of RSS feeds is updated automatically to notify you each time a new item is published.

RSS feeds make it easy to keep updated on news from many sources, or developments on your favorite sites, and RSS readers can track when updates occur and notify you.

How can you subscribe to an RSS feed?

RSS feeds are often noted with an orange square icon , as on bcit.ca. You can subscribe to feeds using your browser, a web reader, or an application.

Use an RSS-supporting browser

If you are using Internet Explorer 7, you can subscribe by clicking the RSS feed icon in the menu bar.

If you are using Firefox 1.5 or higher, or Mozilla, you can subscribe by clicking the RSS feed icon in the address bar.

An option to subscribe or add the feed to your bookmarks or feed list will appear. Afterwards, you’ll be able to select the RSS feed from your Bookmarks menu to view new items. 

If you use a browser not listed here try one of the online readers listed below.

Visit online readers

Many websites, called feed readers or aggregators, will manage your subscriptions online so you can conveniently login and view updates in one spot, including:

• Google Reader 
• NewsGator
• Bloglines
• FeedReader
• FeedDemon

Download an application

Applications that are free to download will manage your subscriptions, allow you to view your RSS feeds, and provide help and instructions, such as:

• FeedReader
• FeedDemon

Questions?

Please contact helpdesk@bcit.ca.