BackWeb lets you subscribe to personalized, multimedia information 'channels' which deliver news, horoscopes, software applications, newsletters, and more.

Dozens of companies have set up BackWeb channels which you can freely subscribe to. The information is delivered while you are not using your computer, and it can include software applications, video clips, graphics, wallpaper, screensavers, and more. For example, Mcafee Associates has set up a BackWeb channel to automatically send updates of its antivirus software.