Snackr

Snackr is an RSS ticker developed by snackr.net that seamlessly pulls random items from your feeds and scrolls them across your desktop. The latest version, 0.41, is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, ensuring a broad user base can enjoy its functionality. Whether it's at the bottom, top, or sides of your desktop, you can customize where the ticker runs.

With Snackr, reading the news becomes interactive; clicking on interesting headlines stops the ticker and opens the full article in a pop-up window. From this window, you can quickly “expand them into your active browser”. Adding new feeds is straightforward—you can either paste the feed link directly or import a feed list from your hard drive. This application allows you to stay informed effortlessly while you work or browse.

The program file name Snackr.exe is efficiently designed, making installation easy and the user experience smooth. This tool falls under the Internet & Network category, specifically as an RSS Tool, making it an ideal way to keep up with news for anyone who wants a sleek desktop addition. Other versions of the program, including 0.4, and 0.3, have set the groundwork for the current version, which has addressed previous issues such as Google Reader integration and intermittent memory leaks.

Advantages of Snackr include its ease of use, customizable speed, and the ability to minimize if it becomes distracting. However, improvements could be made in allowing users to control the translucency and color of the ticker. Currently, there’s no option to “sync with your Google Reader account”, which could further streamline the setup process.

Overall, Snackr provides a functional, cool-looking RSS ticker that’s perfect for desktop news and feels like “a slick, functional ticker”.

Pros:

• Easy to install and use.
• Simple feed management.
• Customizable ticker speed.

Cons:

• Limited control over ticker translucency and color.
• Lack of Google Reader sync.

Download the free Snackr.exe for a cool new way to keep up with news seamlessly on your desktop.

You may want to check out more software, such as MesNews, RSS Reader or Noopod, which might be related to Snackr.