Some of Vista's new features are so small, they can at first seem insignificant, but can in fact have a major impact on your day-today computer use. Internet Explorer's RSS capabilities are a good example. The ever-increas_ing popularity of the internet has led 'to the creation of a huge number of websites dedicated to various types of news. Whether you're interested in current affairs, celebrity news or sport, there is a website that can provide you with the latest headlines. However, it's unlikely that you'll be interested in just a single topic, and keeping abreast of the latest developments could mean visiting a very large number of sites. This is where RSS feeds come in.

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Basically, RSS feeds allow Internet Explorer to automatically download headlines from specific sites and sources, displaying them on one easily accessible page. Rather than having to read through every story to find something you're interested in, simply browse through the headlines and click one to read the full story. In our workshop on, we show you how to subscribe to RSS 'feeds and how to set up your desktop Sidebar so you always have the latest headlines at your fingertips. .