2 weeks ago in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I laid out six 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! For those who have not seen it, the handout from that edition of the newsletter is consisted of listed below. Feel totally free to share it with your buddies. (Click on the image to view it completely size).

These are the 6 things to try:

This isnt as typical as it utilized to be, however in some instances of a site not working effectively the cause can be traced to using a dated version of a web internet browser. If youre using an older variation of a web browser, not only will some websites not work properly, you are also opening yourself up to more potential security hazards.

A simple way to discover out is to check out downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in the URL of the site youre trying to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise try pinging the address of the site youre trying to utilize.

3. Do you have cookies enabled? Numerous websites require cookies in order to use you the very best possible experience.

4. Are you utilizing a pop-up blocker? It is not uncommon for a site to use a pop-up window for account log-ins. If the pop-up is blocked, you will not have the ability to log-in.

5. Have you enabled video camera and or microphone gain access to? If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to ensure your cam and microphone are accessible.

6. Restarting your computer system just may be the thing that repairs your issue if none of the actions above have actually fixed the issue. In truth, you may be shocked how often that works. Its the factor IT assist desks ask you to do that when they address the phone.

Two weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined six things to try 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 way to find out is to go to downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in the URL of the site youre trying to use. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise attempt pinging the address of the website youre trying to utilize. If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to make sure your camera and microphone are accessible.