2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I described 6 things to attempt when a website or web app isnt working as you expected it to. Based on click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year!

These are the 6 things to try:

1. Is it you or is it the site? A simple method to discover is to check out downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in the URL of the website youre attempting to use. , if youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also attempt pinging the address of the website youre attempting to utilize.. Heres a short video about both of those things.

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

3. Do you have cookies allowed? Lots of websites need cookies in order to offer you the best possible experience.

4. Are you using a pop-up blocker? It is not uncommon 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 blocked.

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

6. If none of the actions above have resolved the issue, restarting your computer system simply might be the thing that fixes your problem. In reality, you might be stunned how often that works. When they address the phone, its the factor IT assist desks ask you to do that.

2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined 6 things to attempt when a website 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 discover out is to go to downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the site youre attempting 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 attempting to use a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to make sure your cam and microphone are accessible.