RSS Feed Widget
Follow blogs, news sites, and any RSS-enabled content directly on your dashboard.
Features
- Multiple feeds — Add several RSS sources
- Auto-refresh — Configurable update interval
- Preview mode — See headlines at a glance
- Direct links — Click to read full articles
Adding Feeds
- Click the gear icon on the RSS widget
- Click “Add Feed”
- Paste the RSS feed URL
- Give it a name (optional)
- Save
Finding RSS Feeds
Most websites have RSS feeds. Common locations:
- Look for the RSS icon (usually orange)
- Add
/feedor/rssto the website URL - Check the page source for
<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">
Popular Feed URLs
| Site | Feed URL |
|---|---|
| BBC News | https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml |
| TechCrunch | https://techcrunch.com/feed/ |
| The Verge | https://www.theverge.com/rss/index.xml |
| Hacker News | https://hnrss.org/frontpage |
| Ars Technica | https://feeds.arstechnica.com/arstechnica/index |
Configuration
Refresh Interval
How often to check for new articles:
- 5 minutes (frequent updates)
- 15 minutes (balanced)
- 30 minutes (battery-friendly)
- 1 hour
Items to Display
Number of headlines to show:
- 5, 10, 15, or 20 items
Show Description
Toggle article previews/summaries.
Tips
- Keep feed count reasonable (3-5) for best performance
- Use the News widget for pre-configured popular sources
- Resize the widget larger to see more headlines