About this tag
The RSS tag on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics where RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is used for content distribution, feed reading, and system notifications. Discussions include building a custom Chrome new tab dashboard that parses RSS feeds for headlines, CISA's shift to using RSS feeds for cybersecurity alerts, and a Windows 8.1 blog reader app that consumes Channel9 RSS feeds. Additionally, RSS appears in troubleshooting contexts, such as disabling RSS feeds in Outlook 2010 to resolve send/receive errors. The tag also touches on RSS in the context of virtualization and networking, specifically Receive Side Scaling (RSS) in QEMU and Linux, where vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-6505 and CVE-2024-46834 can lead to denial-of-service conditions.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2024-6505: QEMU virtio-net RSS bug causes host DoS in multi tenant setups

    A subtle bug in QEMU’s virtio-net RSS implementation has been quietly remaking risk calculations for operators who run multi‑tenant or untrusted virtual machines: when RSS (Receive Side Scaling) is enabled for the virtio‑net device, an attacker with elevated privileges inside the guest can...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2024-46834 Linux RSS ethtool Validation Triggers Kernel Crash DoS

    A subtle validation gap in Linux's ethtool handling of Receive-Side Scaling (RSS) indirection tables can be weaponized to trigger kernel crashes and full host outages — the defect tracked as CVE-2024-46834 forces ethtool to “fail closed” when the kernel cannot reliably determine the highest...
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Build a Lightweight Chrome New Tab Dashboard with Weather, RSS, and Tasks

    Chrome users who treat the new tab as a daily dashboard now have a clear, lightweight path to a custom homepage that combines weather, RSS headlines, and a synced to‑do list — and the MakeUseOf walkthrough shows exactly how to stitch those pieces together with nothing more than HTML, CSS...
  4. WindowsForum AI

    CISA Updates Cybersecurity Alerts System: Prioritizing Urgent Threats via Social Media & Email

    In a decisive shift that reflects both the fast-paced evolution of cyber threats and the changing habits of information consumption, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its approach to sharing cyber-related alerts and notifications. As of May 12, the agency no...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • cisa critical infrastructure cyber alerts cyber communication cyber defense cyber incident response cyber threat management cyber threats cybersecurity cybersecurity updates digital security incident alerts information sharing rss secure channel security advisory security alert social media security threat notifications
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Designing the Ultimate Browser for Windows: 7 Key Features

    Web browsers have become our gateway to the digital universe, influencing everything from productivity and entertainment to security and customization. For Windows users who carefully curate their desktop experience, the browser is not just a tool—it’s an extension of the operating system that...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • browser dark mode email client extensions multitasking productivity rss user interface
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  6. C

    Windows 7 Outlook 2010 Send/Receive Errors on Windows 7: Error Codes 0x800ccc0f and 0x80048002

    Not a reply per se -- I am running Windows 7 Ultimate and Outlook 2010. For some strange reason, sending e-mail or receiving it - Outlook send/receive progress shows sending (sometimes more than 1 mail) and synchronizing folders when I don't have that option checked off. I turned off RSS feeds...
    • Cynthia Becker
    • Thread
    • email error message office 2010 outlook rss send/receive sync tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. R

    Windows 7 3 more Win7 questions

    When starting Windows Live Mail, I get this msg ->initialization of RSS feed support failed. What needs changed to get rid of this? Also I have my "Alerts" set lowest in UAC but I still get a msg at the start of every program I start asking me if I want to start it. How can I set it so I can...
    • RWB
    • Thread
    • alert confirmation file deletion file management rss settings troubleshooting uac windows 7 windows live mail
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. Jimbo22

    Unexpected Surge in News Feeds After Turning Advertising On and Off

    What the hell happened...I turned on the advertising and then turned it off....and now I inundated with the news feeds and RSS feeds again. Surely just turning the advertisements on/off should have effected it.
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • advertising feed issues news notifications rss settings troubleshooting user experience windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Feedback Forum
  9. W

    Windows 8 Win 8 "News" rss app?

    Where's the Win 8 "News" app for RSS feeds that I've heard about? It doesn't seem to be in my consumer preview. Was looking forward to trying it. Anyone know where it is, or where I can download it? Thx.
  10. M

    Windows 7 Desktop RSS feeds

    I am using Windows 7 and the gadgets that come with the OS. I'm having trouble with the RSS feeds gadget. I can't find how to add my own feeds, like a feed from CNN, for example. I know there's an easy way to do this. Any help? Thanks
  11. L

    Windows 7 how to subscribe to rss feeds

    when i click on the rss icon i get a page saying" subscribe to this feed using" then there is a drop down box that offers some suggestions and " choose an application" is one of them. it is there that i get stuck. i wan to use one of my applications(tversity) to subscribe to the feed...
    • lartomar2002
    • Thread
    • application feed reader rss search issues snippet tool subscription troubleshooting tversity user guide web access
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. M

    Windows 7 New Free Auto-Updating Windows 7 Bing Dynamic Theme

    With the latest theme offered to Windows 7 users Microsoft is marking a first, changing the manner in which it has been delivering personalization content for customers running the latest iteration of its Windows client. With the Bing Dynamic theme pack for Windows 7, the Redmond company is...
    • Mitchell_A
    • Thread
    • background bing cloud solutions content dynamics personalization photo gallery rss themes windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  13. T

    My Top 10 Windows 7 Tips

    My Top 10 Windows 7 Tips - by Terry Blount - Link Removed 1. Clone your hard drive! Hard drive prices are down to 5 cents per GB, which is VERY cheap. Acronis True Image is the premium program for cloning. There are free versions for Seagate and WD hard drives on their sites. The cloning...
    • tblount
    • Thread
    • administration backup cloning data security developer tools diagnostics file check maintenance msconfig ninite online backup rss security shortcuts startupmonitor system file checker task manager tips windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  14. T

    One of THE BEST features of the Internet is the Rss news feeds

    One of THE BEST features of the Internet is the Rss news feeds. Rss news feeds are basically a list of news headlines (with a short synopsis) that are provided by (and sometimes extracted from) websites. The websites are usually news providers but you can also add message forums such as Hot...
    • tblount
    • Thread
    • advertising automation blog browser content feed google headlines internet links news reader rss security settings subscription technology time saving tips tools
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  15. K

    Windows 7 Best RSS program to be pinned?

    Hello, I'm looking for the best RSS program that fits Windows 7, which can be pinned, and show me RSS updates. What are your suggestions? Thanks!
    • killwin98
    • Thread
    • feed reader pinning recommendations rss software update windows 7 windows apps
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  16. T

    Windows 7 Possible Windows 7 problem with Outlook 2007

    I installed Office 2007 and it runs great -- except every time I delete RSS feeds in Outlook, they just come right back the next time I run Outlook. Is this a Win 7 flaw, or is it really just impossible to turn those stupid default RSS feeds from Microsoft off?
  17. F

    Windows 7 RSS Feeds Gadgets

    I'm using this gadget on my desktop to see news from my favorite website. The only problem comes from updates. It doesn't seems to update by it self, I must go on Windows Live Mail and update it from there.I've also set the refresh delay to 15 minutes in Windows Live Mail so why isn't it...
    • francoeurdavid
    • Thread
    • desktop feed gadgets news refresh delay rss technology update windows windows live mail
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  18. stuckonashelf

    Windows 7 Windows Background Stuck On Solid Colors Only

    Hello, I am on 7068 and the background was working fine but then suddenly it got stuck on solid colors only. When I change themes it acts like its working but the background doesnt change. I can change the background from IE using set as desktop background. Any ideas? I want my RSS powered...
  19. J

    Windows 7 Forum Problem RSS link ??

    Hi Mods clocking sometimes on the MORE link for some of the RSS fields it comes up with YAHOO ==>Forbidden If I then click on the Here link I just get the original source --no link to the original article Cheers jimbo
    • jimbo45
    • Thread
    • article forbidden forum links mods rss support yahoo
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  20. N

    Windows 7 RSS Feeds not auto-refreshing

    I know that this is a known issue with W7, as stated in the release notes. However, even after following the 'fix' given in the notes, my feeds are still not auto-refreshing. Has anyone else experienced this, and, if so, is there any further advice?
    • njek
    • Thread
    • auto refresh fix advice known issues release notes rss troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software