2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I detailed 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! For those who havent 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 full size).

These are the six things to try:

1. Is it you or is it the website? A simple method to discover is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in the URL of the website 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 utilize. Heres a short video about both of those things.

This isnt as typical as it used to be, however in some instances of a site not working effectively the cause can be traced to using an outdated version of a web browser. If youre using an older version of a browser, not just will some websites not work properly, you are likewise opening yourself up to more possible security risks.

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

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

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

Two weeks earlier in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I detailed six 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! An easy method to discover out is to check out 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 attempt pinging the address of the site youre attempting to use. If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll need to make sure your cam and microphone are accessible.

If none of the steps above have dealt with the problem, rebooting your computer just may be the thing that repairs your issue. You might be stunned how typically that works.