When a website or web app isnt working as you expected it to, two weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined six things to try. 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 consisted of listed below. Do not hesitate to share it with your friends. (Click on the image to see it completely size).

These are the six things to try:

1. Is it you or is it the website? A simple method to learn 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 attempt pinging the address of the website youre trying to utilize. Heres a brief video about both of those things.

2. Is your internet browser updated? This isnt as common as it utilized to be, however in some circumstances of a website not working appropriately the cause can be traced to using an obsoleted version of a web browser. If youre using an older variation of a web browser, not just will some sites not work properly, you are also opening yourself up to more possible security risks.

3. Do you have cookies allowed? 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. You wont be able to log-in if the pop-up is blocked.

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

If none of the steps above have actually resolved the problem, rebooting your computer simply may be the thing that fixes your problem. You may be shocked how often that works.

2 weeks earlier in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I described six 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! A simple method to find out is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then go into the URL of the website youre attempting to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise try pinging the address of the site youre attempting to utilize. If youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to make sure your camera and microphone are available.