A channel is a way to deliver content from the Internet to your computer, similar to subscribing to a Web site. Subscribing enables you to set a schedule to check for and download content from a specific Web site. Channels allow a content provider to specify what to download to your computer, and how often. And the information can appear either in your browser or in a full-screen window.
You can tailor channels to meet your needs and interests. You can choose which ones to subscribe to and what kind of information you want from them.
You have a wide variety of channel content providers to choose from, and several ways to gain access to channels. The following topics give you more information: