RSS notification in System tray [closed]

I am looking for a tiny windows app that will sit in my system tray and check certain RSS feeds periodically, upon new RSS update the items should be displayed as pop-up (or balloons).

There are quite a few full-features RSS readers out there that do that, but I am only looking for this notification feature and would like to spend as little resources as possible for it.

asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

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If I do this, my productivity goes from 25% to like 4%

– ino
Jul 21 '09 at 11:09

Try to setup alert for your freelancing job ;)

– swdev
Mar 19 '14 at 0:55

If you're currently using Windows 10, please refer to my answer at: superuser.com/a/978664/323140

– SepehrM
Sep 26 '15 at 22:05

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I am looking for a tiny windows app that will sit in my system tray and check certain RSS feeds periodically, upon new RSS update the items should be displayed as pop-up (or balloons).

There are quite a few full-features RSS readers out there that do that, but I am only looking for this notification feature and would like to spend as little resources as possible for it.

asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

241133

closed as off-topic by fixer1234, Twisty Impersonator, BillP3rd, James P, djsmiley2k Jan 22 at 13:25

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:

"Questions seeking product, service, or learning material recommendations are off-topic because they become outdated quickly and attract opinion-based answers. Instead, describe your situation and the specific problem you're trying to solve. Share your research. Here are a few suggestions on how to properly ask this type of question." – fixer1234, Twisty Impersonator, BillP3rd, James P, djsmiley2k

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

10

If I do this, my productivity goes from 25% to like 4%

– ino
Jul 21 '09 at 11:09

Try to setup alert for your freelancing job ;)

– swdev
Mar 19 '14 at 0:55

If you're currently using Windows 10, please refer to my answer at: superuser.com/a/978664/323140

– SepehrM
Sep 26 '15 at 22:05

add a comment |

I am looking for a tiny windows app that will sit in my system tray and check certain RSS feeds periodically, upon new RSS update the items should be displayed as pop-up (or balloons).

There are quite a few full-features RSS readers out there that do that, but I am only looking for this notification feature and would like to spend as little resources as possible for it.

asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

241133

I am looking for a tiny windows app that will sit in my system tray and check certain RSS feeds periodically, upon new RSS update the items should be displayed as pop-up (or balloons).

There are quite a few full-features RSS readers out there that do that, but I am only looking for this notification feature and would like to spend as little resources as possible for it.

windows rss notifications

asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

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asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

241133

asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

241133

asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

241133

asked Jul 21 '09 at 9:21

user3115

241133

closed as off-topic by fixer1234, Twisty Impersonator, BillP3rd, James P, djsmiley2k Jan 22 at 13:25

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:

"Questions seeking product, service, or learning material recommendations are off-topic because they become outdated quickly and attract opinion-based answers. Instead, describe your situation and the specific problem you're trying to solve. Share your research. Here are a few suggestions on how to properly ask this type of question." – fixer1234, Twisty Impersonator, BillP3rd, James P, djsmiley2k

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

closed as off-topic by fixer1234, Twisty Impersonator, BillP3rd, James P, djsmiley2k Jan 22 at 13:25

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:

"Questions seeking product, service, or learning material recommendations are off-topic because they become outdated quickly and attract opinion-based answers. Instead, describe your situation and the specific problem you're trying to solve. Share your research. Here are a few suggestions on how to properly ask this type of question." – fixer1234, Twisty Impersonator, BillP3rd, James P, djsmiley2k

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

10

If I do this, my productivity goes from 25% to like 4%

– ino
Jul 21 '09 at 11:09

Try to setup alert for your freelancing job ;)

– swdev
Mar 19 '14 at 0:55

If you're currently using Windows 10, please refer to my answer at: superuser.com/a/978664/323140

– SepehrM
Sep 26 '15 at 22:05

add a comment |

10

If I do this, my productivity goes from 25% to like 4%

– ino
Jul 21 '09 at 11:09

Try to setup alert for your freelancing job ;)

– swdev
Mar 19 '14 at 0:55

If you're currently using Windows 10, please refer to my answer at: superuser.com/a/978664/323140

– SepehrM
Sep 26 '15 at 22:05

If I do this, my productivity goes from 25% to like 4%

– ino
Jul 21 '09 at 11:09

Try to setup alert for your freelancing job ;)

– swdev
Mar 19 '14 at 0:55

If you're currently using Windows 10, please refer to my answer at: superuser.com/a/978664/323140

– SepehrM
Sep 26 '15 at 22:05

add a comment |

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I wrote an application that does exactly what you asked for.

http://www.feednotifier.com/

edited Feb 20 '10 at 5:48

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

Seems to work great, nice job! Perfect for monitoring my superuser questions!

– Znarkus
Jul 15 '10 at 12:38

1

@FogleBird if you could add the ability to stack the feeds much like Alertbear does, this would be the ideal RSS notifier app.

– SiegeX
Jul 20 '11 at 3:22

1

It would be great if it could integrate google reader! :)

– Dragouf
Aug 30 '11 at 8:09

1

I really like the feednotifier, but I have experienced some problems with it not displaying the right items from my feed. But other readers does.

– Chau
Oct 25 '11 at 9:10

Perfect little app!

– epistemex
Oct 3 '13 at 6:25

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Way back when, I used Abilon, which popped up every 10 minutes(I think) doing exactly as you describe. I stopped using it when I noticed my productivity dropping through the floor.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

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Here's a list I made, when I checked out different notifiers for my private rss feed:

Sharpreader: Download 1MB, In memory 42MB (popup tested & works)

Feed notifier: Download 7MB, In memory 35MB. (popup tested & works)

Google Reader Notifier: Download 1MB, In memory 24MB. (does not support private rss feeds)

Fuzzyduck: Download 4MB, In memory 14MB (does not support private rss feeds)

Abilon: Download 1MB, In memory 13MB

Klipfolio: Download 2MB, In memory 7MB (does not support private rss feeds, popup tested & works)

Rssnotifier seems to be dead.

Enigma Desktop seems a bit overkill.

Please give updates to this list in the comments

edited Jan 22 at 9:09

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

need to include links to the software, @jous.

– studiohack♦
May 18 '11 at 18:32

@studiohack I noticed they're all applications mentioned in the previous answers to this question.

– 3498DB
May 19 '11 at 5:26

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier for Windows is the standalone version for Google Reader. You do not need Firefox for this and it sits in the system tray.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

add a comment |

I use Feed Notifier.

It's light, simple, and it support RSS feeds with authentication, like Basecamp feeds...

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier as a firefox plugin

I know it is not a windows app but it is the smallest... RSSOwl can be a good option but full feature tool.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

I use Chrome though, not firefox :(

– user3115
Jul 21 '09 at 10:08

Just a heads-up: Google Reader Notifier is packed with ad/spyware: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3977#reviews

– Jon Tackabury
Jul 21 '09 at 12:29

add a comment |

You could give Klipfolio a try.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

add a comment |

Part of the Engima Desktop is an RSS reader overlay on your desktop. This way you can have a persistent view of your feeds, even if you miss the balloon pop-up.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

add a comment |

8 Answers
8

active

oldest

votes

8 Answers
8

active

oldest

votes

I wrote an application that does exactly what you asked for.

http://www.feednotifier.com/

edited Feb 20 '10 at 5:48

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

Seems to work great, nice job! Perfect for monitoring my superuser questions!

– Znarkus
Jul 15 '10 at 12:38

1

@FogleBird if you could add the ability to stack the feeds much like Alertbear does, this would be the ideal RSS notifier app.

– SiegeX
Jul 20 '11 at 3:22

1

It would be great if it could integrate google reader! :)

– Dragouf
Aug 30 '11 at 8:09

1

I really like the feednotifier, but I have experienced some problems with it not displaying the right items from my feed. But other readers does.

– Chau
Oct 25 '11 at 9:10

Perfect little app!

– epistemex
Oct 3 '13 at 6:25

|
show 3 more comments

I wrote an application that does exactly what you asked for.

http://www.feednotifier.com/

edited Feb 20 '10 at 5:48

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

Seems to work great, nice job! Perfect for monitoring my superuser questions!

– Znarkus
Jul 15 '10 at 12:38

1

@FogleBird if you could add the ability to stack the feeds much like Alertbear does, this would be the ideal RSS notifier app.

– SiegeX
Jul 20 '11 at 3:22

1

It would be great if it could integrate google reader! :)

– Dragouf
Aug 30 '11 at 8:09

1

I really like the feednotifier, but I have experienced some problems with it not displaying the right items from my feed. But other readers does.

– Chau
Oct 25 '11 at 9:10

Perfect little app!

– epistemex
Oct 3 '13 at 6:25

|
show 3 more comments

I wrote an application that does exactly what you asked for.

http://www.feednotifier.com/

edited Feb 20 '10 at 5:48

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

I wrote an application that does exactly what you asked for.

http://www.feednotifier.com/

edited Feb 20 '10 at 5:48

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

edited Feb 20 '10 at 5:48

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

answered Feb 3 '10 at 13:31

FogleBird

6861711

Seems to work great, nice job! Perfect for monitoring my superuser questions!

– Znarkus
Jul 15 '10 at 12:38

1

@FogleBird if you could add the ability to stack the feeds much like Alertbear does, this would be the ideal RSS notifier app.

– SiegeX
Jul 20 '11 at 3:22

1

It would be great if it could integrate google reader! :)

– Dragouf
Aug 30 '11 at 8:09

1

I really like the feednotifier, but I have experienced some problems with it not displaying the right items from my feed. But other readers does.

– Chau
Oct 25 '11 at 9:10

Perfect little app!

– epistemex
Oct 3 '13 at 6:25

|
show 3 more comments

Seems to work great, nice job! Perfect for monitoring my superuser questions!

– Znarkus
Jul 15 '10 at 12:38

1

@FogleBird if you could add the ability to stack the feeds much like Alertbear does, this would be the ideal RSS notifier app.

– SiegeX
Jul 20 '11 at 3:22

1

It would be great if it could integrate google reader! :)

– Dragouf
Aug 30 '11 at 8:09

1

I really like the feednotifier, but I have experienced some problems with it not displaying the right items from my feed. But other readers does.

– Chau
Oct 25 '11 at 9:10

Perfect little app!

– epistemex
Oct 3 '13 at 6:25

Seems to work great, nice job! Perfect for monitoring my superuser questions!

– Znarkus
Jul 15 '10 at 12:38

@FogleBird if you could add the ability to stack the feeds much like Alertbear does, this would be the ideal RSS notifier app.

– SiegeX
Jul 20 '11 at 3:22

It would be great if it could integrate google reader! :)

– Dragouf
Aug 30 '11 at 8:09

I really like the feednotifier, but I have experienced some problems with it not displaying the right items from my feed. But other readers does.

– Chau
Oct 25 '11 at 9:10

Perfect little app!

– epistemex
Oct 3 '13 at 6:25

|
show 3 more comments

Way back when, I used Abilon, which popped up every 10 minutes(I think) doing exactly as you describe. I stopped using it when I noticed my productivity dropping through the floor.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

add a comment |

Way back when, I used Abilon, which popped up every 10 minutes(I think) doing exactly as you describe. I stopped using it when I noticed my productivity dropping through the floor.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

add a comment |

Way back when, I used Abilon, which popped up every 10 minutes(I think) doing exactly as you describe. I stopped using it when I noticed my productivity dropping through the floor.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

Way back when, I used Abilon, which popped up every 10 minutes(I think) doing exactly as you describe. I stopped using it when I noticed my productivity dropping through the floor.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:15

Kevin M

2,19631619

add a comment |

Here's a list I made, when I checked out different notifiers for my private rss feed:

Sharpreader: Download 1MB, In memory 42MB (popup tested & works)

Feed notifier: Download 7MB, In memory 35MB. (popup tested & works)

Google Reader Notifier: Download 1MB, In memory 24MB. (does not support private rss feeds)

Fuzzyduck: Download 4MB, In memory 14MB (does not support private rss feeds)

Abilon: Download 1MB, In memory 13MB

Klipfolio: Download 2MB, In memory 7MB (does not support private rss feeds, popup tested & works)

Rssnotifier seems to be dead.

Enigma Desktop seems a bit overkill.

Please give updates to this list in the comments

edited Jan 22 at 9:09

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

need to include links to the software, @jous.

– studiohack♦
May 18 '11 at 18:32

@studiohack I noticed they're all applications mentioned in the previous answers to this question.

– 3498DB
May 19 '11 at 5:26

add a comment |

Here's a list I made, when I checked out different notifiers for my private rss feed:

Sharpreader: Download 1MB, In memory 42MB (popup tested & works)

Feed notifier: Download 7MB, In memory 35MB. (popup tested & works)

Google Reader Notifier: Download 1MB, In memory 24MB. (does not support private rss feeds)

Fuzzyduck: Download 4MB, In memory 14MB (does not support private rss feeds)

Abilon: Download 1MB, In memory 13MB

Klipfolio: Download 2MB, In memory 7MB (does not support private rss feeds, popup tested & works)

Rssnotifier seems to be dead.

Enigma Desktop seems a bit overkill.

Please give updates to this list in the comments

edited Jan 22 at 9:09

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

need to include links to the software, @jous.

– studiohack♦
May 18 '11 at 18:32

@studiohack I noticed they're all applications mentioned in the previous answers to this question.

– 3498DB
May 19 '11 at 5:26

add a comment |

Here's a list I made, when I checked out different notifiers for my private rss feed:

Sharpreader: Download 1MB, In memory 42MB (popup tested & works)

Feed notifier: Download 7MB, In memory 35MB. (popup tested & works)

Google Reader Notifier: Download 1MB, In memory 24MB. (does not support private rss feeds)

Fuzzyduck: Download 4MB, In memory 14MB (does not support private rss feeds)

Abilon: Download 1MB, In memory 13MB

Klipfolio: Download 2MB, In memory 7MB (does not support private rss feeds, popup tested & works)

Rssnotifier seems to be dead.

Enigma Desktop seems a bit overkill.

Please give updates to this list in the comments

edited Jan 22 at 9:09

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

Here's a list I made, when I checked out different notifiers for my private rss feed:

Sharpreader: Download 1MB, In memory 42MB (popup tested & works)

Feed notifier: Download 7MB, In memory 35MB. (popup tested & works)

Google Reader Notifier: Download 1MB, In memory 24MB. (does not support private rss feeds)

Fuzzyduck: Download 4MB, In memory 14MB (does not support private rss feeds)

Abilon: Download 1MB, In memory 13MB

Klipfolio: Download 2MB, In memory 7MB (does not support private rss feeds, popup tested & works)

Rssnotifier seems to be dead.

Enigma Desktop seems a bit overkill.

Please give updates to this list in the comments

edited Jan 22 at 9:09

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

edited Jan 22 at 9:09

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

answered May 18 '11 at 15:05

jous

50846

need to include links to the software, @jous.

– studiohack♦
May 18 '11 at 18:32

@studiohack I noticed they're all applications mentioned in the previous answers to this question.

– 3498DB
May 19 '11 at 5:26

add a comment |

need to include links to the software, @jous.

– studiohack♦
May 18 '11 at 18:32

@studiohack I noticed they're all applications mentioned in the previous answers to this question.

– 3498DB
May 19 '11 at 5:26

need to include links to the software, @jous.

– studiohack♦
May 18 '11 at 18:32

@studiohack I noticed they're all applications mentioned in the previous answers to this question.

– 3498DB
May 19 '11 at 5:26

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier for Windows is the standalone version for Google Reader. You do not need Firefox for this and it sits in the system tray.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier for Windows is the standalone version for Google Reader. You do not need Firefox for this and it sits in the system tray.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier for Windows is the standalone version for Google Reader. You do not need Firefox for this and it sits in the system tray.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

Google Reader Notifier for Windows is the standalone version for Google Reader. You do not need Firefox for this and it sits in the system tray.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

answered Jul 21 '09 at 11:16

Zaagmans

13114

add a comment |

I use Feed Notifier.

It's light, simple, and it support RSS feeds with authentication, like Basecamp feeds...

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

add a comment |

I use Feed Notifier.

It's light, simple, and it support RSS feeds with authentication, like Basecamp feeds...

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

add a comment |

I use Feed Notifier.

It's light, simple, and it support RSS feeds with authentication, like Basecamp feeds...

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

I use Feed Notifier.

It's light, simple, and it support RSS feeds with authentication, like Basecamp feeds...

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

answered Sep 7 '10 at 14:42

kossdav

211

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier as a firefox plugin

I know it is not a windows app but it is the smallest... RSSOwl can be a good option but full feature tool.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

I use Chrome though, not firefox :(

– user3115
Jul 21 '09 at 10:08

Just a heads-up: Google Reader Notifier is packed with ad/spyware: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3977#reviews

– Jon Tackabury
Jul 21 '09 at 12:29

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier as a firefox plugin

I know it is not a windows app but it is the smallest... RSSOwl can be a good option but full feature tool.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

I use Chrome though, not firefox :(

– user3115
Jul 21 '09 at 10:08

Just a heads-up: Google Reader Notifier is packed with ad/spyware: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3977#reviews

– Jon Tackabury
Jul 21 '09 at 12:29

add a comment |

Google Reader Notifier as a firefox plugin

I know it is not a windows app but it is the smallest... RSSOwl can be a good option but full feature tool.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

Google Reader Notifier as a firefox plugin

I know it is not a windows app but it is the smallest... RSSOwl can be a good option but full feature tool.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

answered Jul 21 '09 at 9:31

spinodal

1,0881123

I use Chrome though, not firefox :(

– user3115
Jul 21 '09 at 10:08

Just a heads-up: Google Reader Notifier is packed with ad/spyware: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3977#reviews

– Jon Tackabury
Jul 21 '09 at 12:29

add a comment |

I use Chrome though, not firefox :(

– user3115
Jul 21 '09 at 10:08

Just a heads-up: Google Reader Notifier is packed with ad/spyware: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3977#reviews

– Jon Tackabury
Jul 21 '09 at 12:29

I use Chrome though, not firefox :(

– user3115
Jul 21 '09 at 10:08

Just a heads-up: Google Reader Notifier is packed with ad/spyware: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3977#reviews

– Jon Tackabury
Jul 21 '09 at 12:29

add a comment |

You could give Klipfolio a try.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

add a comment |

You could give Klipfolio a try.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

add a comment |

You could give Klipfolio a try.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

You could give Klipfolio a try.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

answered Jul 21 '09 at 10:51

agnul

4902718

add a comment |

Part of the Engima Desktop is an RSS reader overlay on your desktop. This way you can have a persistent view of your feeds, even if you miss the balloon pop-up.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

add a comment |

Part of the Engima Desktop is an RSS reader overlay on your desktop. This way you can have a persistent view of your feeds, even if you miss the balloon pop-up.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

add a comment |

Part of the Engima Desktop is an RSS reader overlay on your desktop. This way you can have a persistent view of your feeds, even if you miss the balloon pop-up.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

Part of the Engima Desktop is an RSS reader overlay on your desktop. This way you can have a persistent view of your feeds, even if you miss the balloon pop-up.

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

answered Jul 21 '09 at 12:09

mutewinter

76731016

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