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News feeds allow you to see when websites have added new content. You can get the latest news in one place, as soon as its published, without having to visit the websites you have taken the feed from.

Feeds are also known as RSS. There is some discussion as to what RSS stands for, but most people plump for 'Really Simple Syndication'. In essence, the feeds themselves are just web pages, designed to be read by computers rather than people.

You’ll need to download and install an RSS news reader, then subscribe to some RSS news feeds.

RSS readers tend to be either stand-alone programmes, or plug into an existing programme. Stand-alone RSS readers sit in the background on your desktop and automatically update the feeds you have subscribed to. Plug in readers will work with your existing web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. You will need to ensure that the reader you choose is compatible with your operating system.

There are many readers available to download either for free, or to buy commercially. Links to a few of the readers are listed below.

For Windows
Stand alone reader for windows: Awasu
Plug-in reader for Internet Explorer or Firefox: Pluck

For Mac OS X
Stand alone reader: Newsfire

Once you have installed an RSS reader, you’re ready to subscribe to RSS feeds. You will need to follow the instructions on your particular RSS reader.

Note: First Creative is not responsible for the content of external internet sites or the performance of the news readers or any adverse effect it may have on your hardware or software.