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We offer multiple RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds that includes headlines and links to new special offers, press releases, produt updates and upgrades, and job postings. To receive one of our feeds, you will need an RSS reader (see below for examples and more info). For most RSS readers, just copy and paste the URL below into your reader.
What is RSS?
RSS feeds allow you to keep up-to-date on your favorite websites by "subscribing" to their feeds. Unlike getting website updates or product announcements by email, RSS feeds give you absolute, 100% complete control over receiving information. You don't have to reveal your email address. The most current news or information is available for you to read whenever you like, at your convenience. And if you want to stop receiving content all together from a particular source, you don't have to request to be taken off the list. One click, and poof the subscription is gone.
What is a "feed reader" or "news reader"?
You may already be using a form of feed reader, and not even realize it. If you use personalized home page services like My Yahoo or My MSN, you've got RSS capabilities built in. That's how syndicated content like news, weather and stock quotes appears on your personal page. You can also add content from any blog or other site that uses RSS to provide updates.
Other web-based tools are primarily dedicated to feed reading only. One of the most popular web-based feed readers at this point is Bloglines, and it's also free and easy to get started with.
If you use the Firefox browser, you can also receive RSS feeds from your tool bar by using the Live Bookmarks function. The next version of Internet Explorer will add this feature as well.
Finally, there are desktop-based feed readers. These function somewhat like an email program for feeds. Examples include Newsgator and Feed Demon and NetNewsWire , a Mac OS X desktop RSS reader.
If it sounds complicated, it's really not. And things will get even easier when the next version of Outlook integrates feed-reading capabilities. So, you'll have the same convenience that email subscriptions offered in the old days, without any of the less desirable consequences of giving out your email address.
How do I subscribe?
Certain readers have automatic subscription options where simply clicking on the associated icon for your reader will set up the subscription. Or you can simply copy the feed URL from your browser window or the list above and manually paste it into your feed reader subscription function.
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