Using RSS in Thunderbird

Create new account

In Mozilla Thunderbird select the File Menu, then select New> Account

Select account type

You will be presented with three account types, select "RSS News & Blogs"

Choose an account name

Then you will need to name the account, choose something that makes sense for you.

Feed management options

Account created! All you need to do is add feeds. You will be presented with management options. Choose "Manage Subscriptions" (or right click on the folder to the left with the name of your RSS account, then select "Manage Subscriptions")

Add RSS feed

Select "Add" and enter the URL (web address) of a RSS feed and add it.

Review feed subscriptions

Then review your RSS feed subscriptions.

Read Feed

Select the appropriate feed for viewing, and the items appear just like email.