The free Google Reader application is available for desktop and laptop computers. It's not clear if this application will also be available for mobile devices. For a more mobile experience, check out the free Android application. It supports the Google Reader plug-in. As most free applications that support plug-ins, you will find a forum on the Internet where you can ask for help with the plug-in that the application provides. After installing the application, you will find that it creates a new folder named: "Downloads." It's always good to keep your downloads organized so that your browsing experience is not interrupted by long folders that are unnecessary.
There are many free versions of the Google Reader software available online. Be careful when downloading software from the Internet. There are many free applications that will just install a virus into your computer when you run the application. When the virus is installed, you will find that your computer can no longer perform its normal functions. If you have this virus installed, you will need to get rid of it before you can use the free version of the software.
You can use a software tool called an anti-virus program to delete the virus that is in your computer's registry. Once the virus is deleted, you will be able to use the application that was previously difficult to use. The free version of the application will not be compatible with all computers, so if you don't have it already, check your version before you purchase. Many people have found that using the application only takes a few minutes to set up and is much easier than searching for a news article in your browser.