Click “Background” and adjust parameters like the picture position, duration of each slide/picture etc and press “Save changes”. You will see a theme named “Windows 7” which is the theme we just created. TIP: Right click on desktop and choose “Personalize” to open the Personalization window. If you can’t wait till then, right click on your desktop and choose “Next desktop background”. It depends on the interval you chose between the two images. Once you have selected the theme you may have to wait for a few minutes to see the changes. Choose the first option which will download the images to your computer. Double click the newly created theme file and you will be prompted to choose the download option. Close the Notepad and then rename the theme file to something that makes it meaningful.Ĥ. Press Ctrl + S to save the changes in the theme file.ģ.
#Rss feed reader windows 7 code#
So now the final code (for me) looks like the screenshot below. Replace PASTE_YOUR_FEED_URL_HERE with the formatted feed URL that you copied from Frameit. When the notepad opens with the theme file, add the following lines at the end of the text. Now open the theme file (on desktop) in notepad or any text editor you use. You cannot edit this theme as it is a write-protected file. For showing RSS feed as your desktop background, you will need to tweak the basic Aero theme which can be found at :\Windows\Resources\Themes. When you are done press the button “Save”. Copy it to a new notepad file as we are going to need this in the next level. Now as the frame is all set refer the above screenshot to see which URL needs to be copied for the formatted RSS frame. Now use the link “Manage Settings” to format the frame. Now you will be redirected back to the Collection page. You can also choose the schedule by going to the “Schedule” tab.Ĥ. Use the link “Add Source” and add your feed URL here by choosing the option RSS Feed.ģ. Once the collection is created, you will be redirected to it. Now you will be prompted to give a name to the collection.Ģ. If you are using it for the first time press the button “Get Started”. Open Frameit in your browser and sign in using your Windows Live ID. To format your feed URL follow the steps below:ġ. For this we are going to use a Windows Live tool named Frameit. (Related : Simple Trick to View Rss Feeds As Photo SlideShows in iGoogle Homepage) Formatting the Feed For Best DisplayĪs the feed is going to be shown on your desktop it is recommended to format it properly to get the best display. Here is a step by step guide on how you could show your favorite feed or collection of feeds as your Windows desktop background.
#Rss feed reader windows 7 windows 7#
Show RSS Feeds as Your Desktop Background on Windows 7
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