When a site or web app isnt working as you expected it to, 2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I laid out 6 things to try. Based upon click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year! For those who have not seen it, the handout from that edition of the newsletter is included below. Feel totally free to share it with your pals. (Click on the image to see it in complete size).

These are the six things to attempt:

A simple way to find out is to check out downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the website youre attempting to use. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also try pinging the address of the site youre attempting to utilize.

2. Is your web browser updated? This isnt as common as it utilized to be, however in some instances of a website not working properly the cause can be traced to using an outdated version of a web browser. If youre using an older version of a browser, not only will some sites not work correctly, you are likewise opening yourself approximately more potential security hazards.

3. Do you have cookies enabled? Many sites require cookies in order to offer you the finest possible experience.

Are you using a pop-up blocker? It is not uncommon for a website to utilize a pop-up window for account log-ins.

5. Have you enabled cam and or microphone access? Youll require to make sure your video camera and microphone are available if youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool.

6. Rebooting your computer simply might be the thing that repairs your issue if none of the steps above have actually fixed the issue. In reality, you may be stunned how typically that works. When they address the phone, its the reason IT assist desks ask you to do that.

2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined six things to try when a website or web app isnt working as you expected it to. Based on click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year! An easy way to find out is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in the URL of the site youre trying to use. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise try pinging the address of the site youre attempting to utilize. If youre trying to use a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll require to make sure your video camera and microphone are accessible.