Back in November I.
released a video about using the ping command on a Windows computer. The reason for that was to show an easy approach to examine if a website is down or if there is a problem on your end..

Using the ping command in the command prompt window on your computer may look like something just computer technology instructors and trainees need to do, however the reality is that any instructor or trainee can benefit from knowing how to do it. Similarly, running a traceroute may look like something just a computer science teacher or student need to know how to do, however its actually something that anybody can gain from knowing how to do..
A traceroute reveals you the hops or connection points between your computer and the destination (typically a site). This is a fascinating method for students to see where on the planet traffic is going to and coming from. If theyre surprised by what they see, Run a couple of traceroutes with your trainees and see. Watch this short video in which I demonstrate how to conduct a traceroute..