When a site or web app isnt working as you expected it to, two weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I detailed six 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 included listed below. Do not hesitate to share it with your buddies. (Click on the image to view it in full size).

These are the six things to try:

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

This isnt as common as it utilized to be, but in some circumstances of a website not working correctly the cause can be traced to utilizing an obsoleted version of a web internet browser. If youre utilizing an older variation of a browser, not just will some sites not work correctly, you are also opening yourself up to more prospective security risks.

3. Do you have cookies enabled? Many sites require cookies in order to provide 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 will not be able to log-in if the pop-up is obstructed.

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

If none of the steps above have actually solved the issue, rebooting your computer system simply might be the thing that repairs your issue. You may be shocked how often that works.

2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I described 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! A simple method to find out is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the website youre attempting to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also attempt pinging the address of the website youre trying to use. If youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll require to make sure your electronic camera and microphone are available.