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By Paul Gil, About.com Guide to Internet for Beginners since 2004

"So, What Exactly is 'RSS'? Isn't that for News Hounds?"

Saturday December 23, 2006
Yes, RSS is for news fans...and for anyone that loves minute-by-minute information! Perhaps you are a sports buff, a follower of international politics, celebrity gossip, cutting-edge computer hardware, or even a dynamic hobby like photography or aviation. In each case, RSS is about getting live web feeds to your computer. RSS pushes the latest headlines and diary updates directly to your screen. In many ways, RSS is superior to newspapers and the 6 o'clock weather report. Even better, getting RSS for yourself is quite easy to setup. Here is how RSS works...

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