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How to Use the Channels Folder in Explorer

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Use channels to "subscribe" to a Web site. You can view the channel online or offline at your convenience.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Internet Access
  • E-mail Accounts
  • Internet Explorer
  • Internet Explorer
  1. Step 1

    To view a channel, open the Favorites folder and choose Channels. Choose a category and then click on a site.

  2. Step 2

    To subscribe to the channel, click Add Active Channel or Add to Active Desktop on the page that appears.

  3. Step 3

    Delete a channel by right-clicking it in the channels list and then clicking Delete.

Tips & Warnings
  • A shortcut to get to the channels is to click on the satellite dish icon on your desktop.
  • You can choose whether to subscribe to a channel or not when you choose it.
  • You can still view it even it you don't subscribe to it.
  • You can choose to be notified by e-mail when there is an update to a channel, or you can choose to have it automatically downloaded to your computer so you can view it offline.
  • You can set up a time for the download to occur.

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