You've GOT to try this! - RSS Feeds

What's an RSS Feed?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. RSS feeds are a way for websites to distribute new content as it becomes available. RSS alerts you to a website's newest headlines and features.
Think of an RSS feed as a file that contains a blog or website's most recent entries. By subscribing to a site's feed, you will automatically be notified when that website contains new posts or entries.

Instead of checking sites repeatedly for updates or receiving too many email newletters, RSS feeds bring your favorite websites to you!
 
How can I read RSS Feeds?

You need a free RSS "aggregator" or reader. Some readers run on your desktop and are as easy to use as common e-mail software, while others are web-based. 
Here are some my favorite reader options:

• Google Reader - pretty easy to set up & use and you probably already have a Google account (like Gmail, Picasa, iGoogle). This is a web based reader - which means you go to 
• FeedDemon – this is a desktop application that runs similar to MS Outlook. This is a great program that can be used "as-is" but is also very customizable
  
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An RSS feed can be identified by attached universal symbol   

(orange square w/ white lines). When you see it on a website, clicking will usually direct you to that site's feed.
From there, you can either copy and paste the link to subscribe to the feed in Reader, or in the case of many browsers, click a button to subscribe directly.