2 weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined six things to attempt when a website or web app isnt working as you anticipated it to. Based on click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year!

These are the six things to try:

1. Is it you or is it the website? A simple method to discover is to go to downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the website youre trying to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also attempt pinging the address of the website youre trying to utilize. Heres a short video about both of those things.

2. Is your browser updated? This isnt as typical as it utilized to be, however in some circumstances of a site not working appropriately the cause can be traced to using a dated version of a web browser. If youre using an older version of a web browser, not only will some sites not work correctly, you are likewise opening yourself as much as more potential security dangers.

3. Do you have cookies made it possible for? Numerous sites require cookies in order to use you the very best 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 obstructed, you wont have the ability to log-in.

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

6. Restarting your computer just might be the thing that repairs your problem if none of the steps above have actually resolved the problem. In reality, you may be shocked how often that works. Its the factor IT assist desks ask you to do that when they answer the phone.

Two weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I laid out 6 things to attempt 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! A simple method to find out is to go to downforeveryoneorjustme.com then go into the URL of the website youre trying to use. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise try pinging the address of the website youre attempting to utilize. If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to make sure your cam and microphone are accessible.