When a site or web app isnt working as you anticipated it to, two weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined 6 things to attempt. Based on 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 listed below. Do not hesitate to share it with your good friends. (Click on the image to see it completely size).

These are the 6 things to try:

An easy method to find out is to check out downforeveryoneorjustme.com then go into 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.

2. Is your web browser updated? This isnt as common as it utilized to be, but in some circumstances of a site not working correctly the cause can be traced to utilizing an outdated version of a web internet browser. If youre utilizing an older variation of a web browser, not only will some websites not work properly, you are also opening yourself up to more potential security hazards.

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

4. Are you using a pop-up blocker? It is not unusual for a site to use a pop-up window for account log-ins. If the pop-up is blocked, you will not have the ability to log-in.

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

If none of the steps above have actually fixed the problem, rebooting your computer system just might be the thing that repairs your problem. You might be stunned how typically that works.

2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined six things to attempt 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 discover out is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then go into the URL of the site youre attempting to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also try pinging the address of the website youre trying to use. If youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll need to make sure your electronic camera and microphone are accessible.