Lanie2d ago

Hi all! I'm considering giving #RSS another try because I haven't been able to find a news app that works well for me. Before I jump back in, I'd love your advice on a few things:

  • What RSS reader do you use and recommend?

    • I'm #Blind and use the #NVDA #ScreenReader, so strict keyboard accessibility is a must. I mainly read on my PC, though a companion mobile app would be a nice bonus. Does your reader play nicely with screen readers?

  • How do you actually find feeds?

    • The last time I tried RSS, discovering good feeds was a huge roadblock for me. Are there directories, search tools, or tricks you use to track down the RSS links for sites you like?

  • Do you have any tips for curation and avoiding overwhelm?

    • I want to avoid the "huge pile of unreads" problem. How do you organize your feeds so they don't require high-energy maintenance?

    Any tips are greatly appreciated!

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    Show threadAndré Polykanine
    @RareBird15 I use #Miniflux: https://miniflux.app. It's a web based fully accessible reader, it can be self-hosted, or you can pay $15 (14 euro) a year to use the instance the developer maintains, or you can use, for example, use some free Miniflux instance (Tweesecake used to have one but now it's not working for some reason). As for managing feeds, I categorize them. I also add podcasts because I don't like listening to podcasts in dedicated apps, I need my file that I post-process (increase speed, sometimes cut off intros-outros, sometimes raise volume).
    Miniflux - Minimalist and Opinionated Feed Reader

    Miniflux is a minimalist and opinionated feed reader

    Mar 31 at 9:29amWeb