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

"Is 'RSS' Really for Info Junkies? How Does RSS Work?"

Wednesday October 17, 2007
Really Simple Syndication feeds can be extremely useful! The purpose of RSS is to regularly update your personal interests by receiving dynamic web feeds directly to your screen. Examples include: hurricane monitoring, following your army brother's blog in Iraq, tracking DVD prices at Amazon, watching for cheap airfares, following the Iranian nuclear controversy. You can get the latest gossip on OJ Simpson, receive the latest wallpaper from your favorite web photographer, or follow the NHL hockey season. You can get the joke of the day or the quote of the week. You can even get muffin recipes and dog training tips! There are so many interesting things you can do with RSS. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
Comments
October 17, 2007 at 9:58 pm
(1) Maryan Pelland says:

I enjoyed your article – had some good ideas and a fair explanation. How about exploring how seniors (the baby boomer-type, not the high school-type) can use RSS to their advantage? Thanks.

Maryan Pelland
online at
http://www.demystifyingdigital.com/blogs/DigitalGrandparent/
and http://www.womendaybyday.com

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