How to Assign a Default RSS Reader for Mac
If you have an Apple computer running the Mac OS X operating system, you can specify a default RSS (Really Simple Syndication) reader application. After you assign a default RSS reader, you can view stories in your RSS feed, where the published content appears in a clean list similar to an email inbox.
Instructions
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Click on the "Safari" icon in your Mac's dock.
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Open the "Safari" menu at the top of the screen and choose "Preferences."
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Go to the tab labeled "RSS" at the top of the pop-up window.
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Open the drop-down menu next to "Default RSS reader" and choose the application you want to use. If you do not see the desired application in the list, pick the "Select" option. Then highlight the program you want to use and click the "Select" button.
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Open the "Check for Updates" field and choose how often you want your default RSS reader to check for new articles.
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Click on the red circle in the upper left corner of the "Preferences" window to save the settings.
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