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

These are the six things to try:

1. Is it you or is it the website? An easy 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 likewise attempt pinging the address of the site youre trying to utilize. Heres a brief video about both of those things.

This isnt as common as it utilized to be, however in some instances of a website not working effectively the cause can be traced to utilizing an outdated version of a web browser. If youre using an older version of a web browser, not just will some websites not work correctly, you are likewise opening yourself up to more prospective security dangers.

3. Do you have cookies made it possible for? Numerous sites need cookies in order to provide you the very best possible experience.

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

5. Have you allowed cam and or microphone gain access to? If youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll need to make sure your electronic camera and microphone are available.

Two weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I described 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 go to 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 site youre trying to utilize. If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll need to make sure your video camera and microphone are available.

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