RSS feeds provide frequently updated content published by a website. They are commonly used for news and blog websites, but are also used for distributing other types of digital content, including pictures, audio, or video. Feeds can also be used to deliver audio content (usually in MP3 format) which you can listen to on your computer or portable device. This is referred to as podcasting.

A feed can have the same content as a webpage, but it's often formatted differently. When you subscribe, Internet Explorer automatically checks the website and downloads new content so you can see what is new since you last visited the feed.

How do I know if a website offers feeds?
When you first view a website, the browser will search for feeds. If feeds are available, the Feeds button will change color and a sound will play.

How do I view a feed?
When you visit a webpage, the Feeds button will change color, letting you know that feeds are available. Click the Feeds button, and then click the feed you want to see. If the website offers Web Slices as well, you'll see the Web Slice button . To get content automatically, you should subscribe to a feed.

How do I subscribe to a feed?

1. Go to the website that has the feed you want to subscribe to.

2. Click the Feeds button to discover feeds on the webpage.

3. Click a feed (if more than one is available). If only one feed is available, you will go directly to that page.

4. Click Subscribe to this feed.

5. Type a name for the feed and select the folder to create the feed in.

6. Click Subscribe.

Does a feed subscription cost money?
No, it's usually free to subscribe to a feed.

What does RSS mean?
The acronym RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and is used to describe the technology used in creating feeds.