Frequently Asked Questions

What is BusterNews?

BusterNews is a web-based application that will periodically check web sites for new content, retrieve them for you, and save a summary of the new content. This is done through RSS feeds provided by web sites.

Please view the home page for more information.

How do I get started with using BusterNews?

Go to the 'Sign Up' page. You will need a valid email address and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

You can also go to the home page. The home page has a '1-2-3' guide to get you started with BusterNews.

How do I add a Feed to my list?

After you sign in, click the 'Sources' link on the toolbar to go to the 'Sources' page. From there you will be able to add a feed by selecting from a list of recommended sources or adding one manually.

How frequently does the application check for updates?

BusterNews checks feed sources every 60 minutes.

What RSS versions are supported by BusterNews?

RSS versions 1.0, .91, .92 and 2.0 are currently supported. Atom versions 0.3 and 1.0 are supported.