What is RSS and how does it work?

I am often asked by kiwis, "What's this RSS thing that you are talking about James?". RSS stands for 'Really Simple Syndication' and will play a big part in most of our web 2.0 future online experiences.

RSS feeds are a faster and generally better way to subscribe to content that you want to get constantly from websites that you find online.

In an effort to educate those in need of visual stimulation, I found this cool video for your viewing pleasure. It's been put together by an American, so here are a couple of notes for the New Zealand readers:

• Netflix is an american site just like fatso here in NZ

• Technorati is a search engine used for finding blogs

• My favourite RSS reader is pageflakes. Try it...you won't regret it :)

• Try subscribing to half-geek RSS over in the right column at the top

• Not keen on this 'new RSS thing' ? Subscribe to my feed by email!