Yesterday, I mourned the loss of Bloglines, a once-popular RSS reader that will shut down on Oct. 1. Company execs partially blamed the shutter on the popularity of social networking site like Facebook and other sharing sites like Digg, which, according to them, make RSS readers obsolete. I don't agree — I couldn't get along without them! An overwhelming majority of you sided with me; here's Read more

When I posted about a new Twitter feature allowing you to follow a user on Twitter without creating an account, a few of you were quick to remind me that there is another way to do the same thing without constantly refreshing said user's feed in the web client. So, today's Geek Tip comes courtesy of the community. As reader Linm reminded me, another way to receive useful Twitter updates from Read more

Reader Lauren recently posted this question in our Ask the Community Forum: What is the best RSS reader application for the iPhone? Any recommendations? Since I use Google Reader on a daily basis, I use the Google mobile app to access my RSS feed quickly. The feed opens in Safari, not inside the app. Do you have a favorite app for reading an RSS feed on your iPhone? Head over to the community Read more

Last week, a post on the Facebook blog encouraged users to use Facebook as a way to create a personalized news channel. At first, the idea seemed funny to me. . .Why use a social networking tool as a news feed when there are services like RSS readers, Google News, and immediate text message alerts for receiving up-to-the-minute information? But after considering it, it's true that I often find Read more

Who knew that there are just as many geeky necklaces as there are geeky coasters?! If you're just as dependent on Bloglines or Google Reader as I am then have a peek at this colorful 16 piece RSS Coaster Set. Made from MDF plywood these tech-inspired coasters may also be the perfect gift for those hard to buy for geeks on your list. I'm not loving their $45 price tag, but considering there is 16 Read more