If you are looking to streamline how you consume information online, then you may want to consider using RSS technology. RSS saves you the time it takes to visit all of your favorite web sites individually by constantly updating your reader to deliver new content.

All you need is an RSS reader (also sometimes referred to as an aggregator), which keeps track of all the RSS feeds across the web. You have the ability to create a personal news center, filled only with the sources you want to read. You benefit from having the ability to subscribe to any feed that interests you, without having to give out your e-mail address, and unsubscribe with one click at any time.

When faced with several RSS reader options, how do you decide which one will best serve your purposes? Here are some suggestions that will get you started:

Podcast Listeners:

NewsFire is not free, but it’s a good option for avid podcast listeners. You can search, download and listen to podcasts directly within NewsFire or export them into iTunes for later listening. If you enjoy specific podcasts, you can set NewsFire to download, play and export the podcast automatically.

Mac Users:

NewsFire and NetNewsWire are desktop aggregators for Mac OS X, and the Safari reader is a web-based aggregator for the Mac-specific browser.

Google Fans:

Google Reader and Gmail reader allow you to login through your Google account.

Short on time:

The Gmail reader and Outlook 2007 readers are integrated into your e-mail, making it your easy one-stop spot for all of your most important information.

Just like bookmarks:

Thunderbird, Safari and Firefox Live Bookmarks work just like the bookmarking function on your favorite browser.

Easy to use:

Many users of My Yahoo! don’t even realize they’re using RSS.

One stop web site:

If you like to read your feeds from more than one computer, you can sign into your Bloglines account from anywhere, including your mobile device.