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ABCs Of RSS Feeds (Page 1 of 3)

Implementing RSS (Really Simple Syndication) can be aided by an understanding of the terms relating to RSS. Learn the ABCs of RSS….

A – AutoDiscovery

Auto Discovery is code that is inserted into the header of an HTML web page, which then indicates to readers that an RSS feed is available for the content.

B – Blogs

Blogs are web logs that are updated regularly, usually on a daily basis. Blogs generally contain information related to a specific topic. In some cases, blogs are used as daily diaries about people’s personal lives, political views, or even as social commentaries. The truth of the matter is that blogs can be shaped into whatever the author wants them to be. While initially thought of as diaries or online journals, blogs have evolved into the latest fresh web content.

C – Cache

Cache is a temporary storage area for frequently-accessed or recently-accessed data. Having certain data stored in a cache area speeds up the operation of the computer. Using a cache with RSS feeds will help minimize bandwidth and display an RSS feed’s content quicker.

D – Display

RSS Many webmasters post the content of an RSS feed on their website. They use either PHP, ASP, or javascript for such purposes. If done properly, the feed’s content will dynamically update as the content of the feed changes.

E – Elements

Within an RSS feed, there are various feed elements. The elements of an RSS feed are defined by tags.

F – Filter

Many RSS feeds contain duplicate or similar content. Publishers can filter RSS feeds so that they only see content that they wish to see, by filtering out duplicate postings.

G – GUID

GUID stands for Globally Unique IDentifier. The RSS specification strongly suggests that each RSS feed item have a unique GUID. If you are creating feeds, a GUID is important because GUIDs are often used by feed readers and aggregators to determine if a feed item is new or simply an existing item that has been updated. Each item in the RSS feed should have a unique GUID.

H – HTML

HTML, which is the acronym for HyperText Markup Language, is frequently used to design websites.

I – iTunes Namespace

The iTunes Namespace allows the user to add the information necessary to have a podcast listed on the Apple iTunes Music Store (ITMS).

J – JavaScript

Javascript can be used to display the content of an RSS feed.

K – Keywords

Keywords should be integrated into the RSS feed to help search engines determine what the RSS feed is about.

L – Links

Links are used to direct RSS readers to the original webpage containing information that directly relates to the feed.

M – Mashup

A mashup is a combination of multiple RSS feeds that have been merged together to create a new, single feed.

N – Namespace Extensions

The RSS specification allows you to create and use your own custom elements (tags) in any RSS feed by declaring your own namespace. Doing this is 100% in line with the RSS specification and the feed will validate. However, you should have a specific and well-planned reason to do so. No RSS readers, or other RSS processing applications, will be able to use your custom info for any purpose. Adding elements (tags) would typically be used only in an in-house situation where both the writing application and the reading application have prior knowledge of the new tags.

Top Reasons that Data is Gone from Your iPhone and How to Get Lost Data back

While losing data affects everyone who uses an iPhone, especially for those who reply on iPhone for business. It is really an unpleasant experience. And while retrieving the erased data can be extremely difficult to deal with in some cases, preventing against data loss is very important to you.

The reason that data goes missing are varied, but seven listed below are the most common.

1. iOS software update

Some users state that their contacts were wiped when updating to the new iOS, even after restoring the rest of the device’s settings as is the norm. It’s recommended that you just hit “update” button left without any security of your content, all you have to remember is to back up your device to either iCloud or iTunes on a local computer.

2. Restore to factory settings

Restoring your iPhone to factory settings may remove all of your personal information like text messages, notes and appointments, although it retains some of its apps.

3. Jailbreak

Jailbreaking your iPhone voids the warranty, and this operation often got stuck in DFU mode. Restoring your iPhone in iTunes will erase everything including SMS, photos, videos etc.

4. Delete data due to mis-operation

Deleting information simply by touching the screen the wrong way, getting rid of unwanted contacts on your iPhone or other mis-operations will make your regret most before backup.

5. iPhone crashing

iPhone crashing like camera library, mail or contact app crashing will put your iPhone into blank screen with Apple sign in white. Then you find all your photos, contacts were gone after it came back.

6. Get your iPhone wet or have it stolen

If you have had the horrible misfortune of having your iPhone dropped in water or stolen, maybe you will see all your valuable information get lost, including contacts, photos, music, SMS, ideas, etc. in a second.

7. Replacing iPhone battery

All flash memory in the phone (except RAM) is retained without power. Replacing the battery has the same effect as resetting your iPhone, be careful with this!

We didn’t realize the seriousness of the situations such as the above until we deleted a crucial message on iPhone. But are the deleted files deleted permanently? Users should be aware that highly sensitive data can still be retrieved from either iTunes backup file or iPhone directly… some of the time. Below are the steps from recovering lost data via two means.

Restoring from a previous iTunes backup

You’re in luck if you have backed up before you deleted the contacts, just restore from iTunes backup files via iTunes.

Note: Back up your iPhone using iTunes prior to following these instructions. During the following instructions you’ll be advised to erase all data from your iPhone. If you do not back up the data that resides only on your iPhone, such as pictures or notes, that data will be permanently lost.

Step 1: Configure iTunes so that it doesn’t automatically sync with your iPhone when it is connected to your computer;

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your computer;

Step 3: Open iTunes, right-click on your device and press “Restore from backup…”.

Recovery tool method to retrieve deleted files without backup

Due to the special technology of iPhone, it’s very hard to recover data directly from the iPhone itself, but it’s not impossible. Professional programs such as Fone Rescue, the iPhone data recovery utility (with separate versions for Windows and Mac) can help to retrieve deleted files without backup, it works with all iOS devices including newer iPads, the iPhone 5, and the iPhone 4S etc. Fone Rescue isn’t perfect, but if you’ve accidentally deleted an important photo or file, you know that some things are priceless.

Top Reasons that Data is Gone from Your iPhone and How to Get Lost Data back

While losing data affects everyone who uses an iPhone, especially for those who reply on iPhone for business. It is really an unpleasant experience. And while retrieving the erased data can be extremely difficult to deal with in some cases, preventing against data loss is very important to you.

The reason that data goes missing are varied, but seven listed below are the most common.

1. iOS software update

Some users state that their contacts were wiped when updating to the new iOS, even after restoring the rest of the device’s settings as is the norm. It’s recommended that you just hit “update” button left without any security of your content, all you have to remember is to back up your device to either iCloud or iTunes on a local computer.

2. Restore to factory settings

Restoring your iPhone to factory settings may remove all of your personal information like text messages, notes and appointments, although it retains some of its apps.

3. Jailbreak

Jailbreaking your iPhone voids the warranty, and this operation often got stuck in DFU mode. Restoring your iPhone in iTunes will erase everything including SMS, photos, videos etc.

4. Delete data due to mis-operation

Deleting information simply by touching the screen the wrong way, getting rid of unwanted contacts on your iPhone or other mis-operations will make your regret most before backup.

5. iPhone crashing

iPhone crashing like camera library, mail or contact app crashing will put your iPhone into blank screen with Apple sign in white. Then you find all your photos, contacts were gone after it came back.

6. Get your iPhone wet or have it stolen

If you have had the horrible misfortune of having your iPhone dropped in water or stolen, maybe you will see all your valuable information get lost, including contacts, photos, music, SMS, ideas, etc. in a second.

7. Replacing iPhone battery

All flash memory in the phone (except RAM) is retained without power. Replacing the battery has the same effect as resetting your iPhone, be careful with this!

We didn’t realize the seriousness of the situations such as the above until we deleted a crucial message on iPhone. But are the deleted files deleted permanently? Users should be aware that highly sensitive data can still be retrieved from either iTunes backup file or iPhone directly… some of the time. Below are the steps from recovering lost data via two means.

Restoring from a previous iTunes backup

You’re in luck if you have backed up before you deleted the contacts, just restore from iTunes backup files via iTunes.

Note: Back up your iPhone using iTunes prior to following these instructions. During the following instructions you’ll be advised to erase all data from your iPhone. If you do not back up the data that resides only on your iPhone, such as pictures or notes, that data will be permanently lost.

Step 1: Configure iTunes so that it doesn’t automatically sync with your iPhone when it is connected to your computer;

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your computer;

Step 3: Open iTunes, right-click on your device and press “Restore from backup…”.

Recovery tool method to retrieve deleted files without backup

Due to the special technology of iPhone, it’s very hard to recover data directly from the iPhone itself, but it’s not impossible. Professional programs such as Fone Rescue, the iPhone data recovery utility (with separate versions for Windows and Mac) can help to retrieve deleted files without backup, it works with all iOS devices including newer iPads, the iPhone 5, and the iPhone 4S etc. Fone Rescue isn’t perfect, but if you’ve accidentally deleted an important photo or file, you know that some things are priceless.