Using Internet Explorer 7 to subscribe and read RSS feeds

IE 7 includes programming to let you subscribe and read RSS feeds (like the ones available from Your Computer Lady!)

Pros:

• You're already familiar with Internet Explorer and probably using it every day to connect to the Internet
•  The feeds are on your hard drive and can be read offline.

Cons:

• The feeds are stored on your hard drive taking up space
• IE 7 doesn't offer as many features for searching, archiving, tagging that specific programs for RSS feeds offer.

HOW TO

1. Go to the web site with the RSS feed you want to subscribe to.
2. Click on the RSS icon on the IE7 toolbar or click on the RSS feed icon on the site.
3. IE7's feed reader will open and show you the feeds on the site. At the top of the page, in the shaded box you will see a link "Subscribe to this feed". Click on the link.
4. An IE window opens letting you name the feed and asking where you want to store the feeds you receive. You can organize your feeds just like you do your Favorites.
5. You can view your feeds in the left-side panel with your Favorites and History.