2 weeks earlier in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined 6 things to attempt 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! 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 buddies. (Click on the image to view it in complete size).

These are the 6 things to attempt:

This isnt as common as it utilized to be, but in some instances of a site not working effectively the cause can be traced to utilizing an obsoleted variation of a web browser. If youre using an older variation of a browser, not only will some sites not work correctly, you are likewise opening yourself up to more prospective security risks.

An easy way to discover 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 attempt pinging the address of the site youre attempting to use.

3. Do you have cookies made it possible for? Numerous 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 utilize a pop-up window for account log-ins. If the pop-up is blocked, you will not be able to log-in.

5. Have you permitted cam and or microphone gain access to? If youre trying to use a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll need to make certain your camera and microphone are available.

If none of the steps above have actually fixed the problem, restarting your computer simply might be the thing that fixes your issue. You might be stunned how frequently that works.

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 expected it to. Based on click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year! An easy way to find out is to check out downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in 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 utilize. If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll require to make sure your video camera and microphone are available.