Even though RSS (Really Simple Syndication) has been around for years, I finally have integrated it into this blog and the EESC news. Now you can subscribe using your favorite RSS reader! The advantage for you is that you no longer have to receive this information in your email account. You don't have to worry about spam or wonder if your favorite topics have been filtered to Neverland. You can read it anytime you want and keep it with other engineering education news that you receive. Hopefully, it will help you stay updated and make your life much easier to keep organized.
In plain English, an RSS feed is a constantly updated summary of site headlines, updates and content, with links to web pages. This makes RSS feeds a great tool for you to stay current on all your favorite information.
To read an RSS feed, you use an RSS reader. RSS readers automatically collect, organize and list headlines from each RSS feed you subscribe to. You can quickly skim all your favorite headlines, all in one place, whenever you like.
To get started, select an RSS Reader (there are many—most are free) and, if needed, install it on your computer. I have a Mac and the reader comes standard in my Mail program. Most readers come with a few example feeds for you to explore. You can add to those feeds by selecting the RSS icon on any site you like.
If you prefer to keep receiving this via email, no worries! We won't be changing anything for you. Adding RSS is simply a way to give you a choice. Either way is ok with me.
On the left side of the page is the new RSS button which links to the RSS feed.
If you have any questions or general comments about this, please comment below in Talkback.
