RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is used by websites to distribute their latest content. Websites create feeds of the contents on their site. The feed contains the latest article headlines, summaries, and links back to the full-text articles on their website. Visitors can then subscribe to the feed, browse the information, and determine which articles they want to read in more detail.

To get an RSS feed, you need an RSS reader, either software or browser-based. While each service or program works slightly differently, the basics are the same:

1. Find the place in your program or service to add an RSS feed. It usually looks like the URL address box in your browser, and may have http:// already entered.
2. Go to a site that offers an RSS feed, such as those found on this page. You'll generally see an orange or blue button that says RSS or XML. (RSS files are in XML format.)
3. Click the button to open the XML page. Don't worry about all the code!
4. Select the URL in the address box. It will end in .xml, .rss, or .rdf.
5. Copy the URL to the clipboard.
6. Paste the URL in the area for adding an RSS feed. (If the http:// was already there, make sure you don't have it twice.)
7. You may have to click Subscribe or Add, depending on the service
   or program.