CommunityMate

CommunityMate, developed by RightSoft, stands out as a fundamentally new solution for reading community updates. This free tool, in its latest version, 1.1, is designed for users operating on Windows 7 and falls under the Internet & Network category, specifically within the subcategory of RSS Tools.

CommunityMate.exe is crafted to keep users consistently in touch with their favorite communities without the need for manual checks. Whether dealing with Usenet communities (newsgroups) or HTML-based forums, this software seamlessly notifies users of new posts in their subscribed groups. The program lets you subscribe to preferred groups and tracks new entries based on criteria specified by users. CommunityMate ensures notifications upon detection of new posts, whether in general topics, specific user-generated topics, or even subtopics.

One of its key features is its efficiency in handling HTML forums, as it bypasses unnecessary front pages and skips downloading non-essential graphics like ads and avatars, saving valuable bandwidth. It provides a customizable schedule for each community and enables offline viewing, making it incredibly user-friendly. The latest version 1.1 continues to support various character sets and efficiently handles Usenet posts by allowing downloads of a specific number of lines. Additionally, the program works through an HTTP proxy and offers functionalities like creating blacklists to ignore unwanted senders. More

You may want to check out more software, such as Livesticker, NetSyndic or SyntaxHighlighter for Windows Live Writer, which might be similar to CommunityMate.