When a site or web app isnt working as you expected it to, 2 weeks earlier 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 have not seen it, the handout from that edition of the newsletter is included below. Do not hesitate to share it with your friends. (Click on the image to see it in full size).

These are the 6 things to try:

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

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

3. Do you have cookies enabled? Many websites require cookies in order to use you the very best possible experience.

Are you utilizing a pop-up blocker? It is not uncommon for a site to use a pop-up window for account log-ins.

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

6. Restarting your computer system just might be the thing that repairs your issue if none of the steps above have resolved the problem. You might be stunned how frequently that works. Its the reason IT help desks ask you to do that when they answer the phone.

Two weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I detailed six things to try when a site 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 method to discover out is to check out downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in the URL of the website youre attempting to use. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise try pinging the address of the website youre attempting to use. If youre attempting to use a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to make sure your video camera and microphone are available.