NewsGator is an Outlook plugin that aggregates syndicated news feeds like weblogs and news sites into Outlook folders for easier access.
This software periodically checks all of your subscriptions to see if any content has been added or updated, and automatically places any new content in your designated news folders. Once the news is in your folders, you can organise your news in any way you like by source, by date, or by any other field using the powerful organisational capabilities of Outlook. You can use a single folder, or create a large folder hierarchy – it's entirely up to you.
NewsGator also enables you to download news in the morning and read it later – even when you're offline. With the software's easy forwarding capabilities, you can share content with colleagues by forwarding it, or drop it into public folders if you are using Exchange Server. You can also search and sort news articles and filter them just like you do for your email – thanks to the familiar user interface of Outlook.
The beauty of NewsGator is that you can carry out all your news-related activities using the tool you use all day, every day – Microsoft Outlook. The software is effortless to use as it seamlessly integrates into the Outlook application without adding any cumbersome layers to the interface.
Some features you are sure to appreciate in NewsGator include the fact that you can discover whether a site syndicates its content using the ‘scan’ feature, which searches the site for RSS feeds. It’s never been easier to subscribe to a feed or website from Internet Explorer - you can right-click on the site or feed and subscribe from the context menu. The software also provides a NewsPage that summarises your latest news in one place, and allows you to search for new feeds right inside Outlook. NewsGator supports the latest RSS and RDF syndication formats.
Do you run your blog? If yes, NewsGator is perfect for you because you can post to your blog directly from the software. Talk about convenience at your fingertips!
When you subscribe to NewsGator Online Services, you can use it for more than just a desktop app. You can synchronize your subscriptions between multiple machines, such as home and work, which are running NewsGator for Outlook. It also allows you to read your subscriptions on the web, on a mobile device, or inside another email client when you're away from your machine. The software can create custom search feeds that search the net on your behalf for important information, and it even enables you to subscribe to exclusive premium content.
Overall, NewsGator is an indispensable and highly versatile news aggregator that not only helps you organise your news subscriptions but also allows you to access your news anytime, anywhere. It is the de facto choice for anyone looking for a reliable news aggregator wrapped in a familiar, easy-to-use Outlook interface.
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