When a website or web app isnt working as you expected it to, two weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined 6 things to attempt. Based upon click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year! For those who havent seen it, the handout from that edition of the newsletter is consisted of listed below. Feel free to share it with your pals. (Click on the image to view it in complete size).

These are the 6 things to try:

An easy method to find out is to go to downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the site youre attempting to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise attempt pinging the address of the website youre attempting to use.

2. Is your web browser updated? This isnt as common as it utilized to be, however in some instances of a site not working properly the cause can be traced to using an outdated variation of a web internet browser. If youre using an older variation of an internet browser, not only will some websites not work correctly, you are likewise opening yourself up to more prospective security risks.

3. Do you have cookies allowed? Numerous sites require cookies in order to offer you the very best possible experience.

4. Are you using a pop-up blocker? It is not unusual for a site to utilize a pop-up window for account log-ins. You wont be able to log-in if the pop-up is obstructed.

5. Have you permitted video camera and or microphone gain access to? Youll need to make sure your cam and microphone are available if youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool.

Two weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined 6 things to try when a site or web app isnt working as you anticipated it to. Based on click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year! An easy method to find out is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then go into the URL of the website youre trying to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise try pinging the address of the site youre trying to use. If youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll require to make sure your video camera and microphone are available.

If none of the steps above have dealt with the problem, rebooting your computer system simply may be the thing that repairs your problem. You may be stunned how typically that works.