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 expected 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 listed below. Feel totally free to share it with your pals. (Click on the image to see it in full size).

These are the six things to attempt:

1. Is it you or is it the website? A simple way to learn is to visit 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 website youre attempting to utilize. Heres a short video about both of those things.

This isnt as common as it used to be, however in some instances of a website not working appropriately the cause can be traced to using a dated variation of a web browser. If youre utilizing an older variation of an internet browser, not only will some sites not work correctly, you are likewise opening yourself up to more potential security risks.

3. Do you have cookies allowed? Many sites need cookies in order to offer you the finest possible experience.

4. Are you using a pop-up blocker? It is not unusual for a website to use a pop-up window for account log-ins. You wont be able to log-in if the pop-up is obstructed.

5. Have you allowed electronic camera and or microphone access? Youll require to make sure your cam and microphone are available if youre attempting to use a web-based video or audio modifying tool.

If none of the steps above have actually resolved the issue, rebooting your computer just may be the thing that repairs your problem. You may be shocked how typically that works.

Two weeks earlier in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I described 6 things to attempt when a website or web app isnt working as you anticipated 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 enter 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 site youre attempting to utilize. If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll need to make sure your cam and microphone are accessible.