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! 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 buddies. (Click on the image to view it completely size).

These are the six things to try:

This isnt as common as it utilized to be, however in some instances of a site not working correctly the cause can be traced to utilizing an obsoleted variation of a web browser. If youre utilizing an older version of an internet browser, not just will some sites not work correctly, you are also opening yourself up to more possible security hazards.

A simple way to discover out is to go to 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 trying to utilize.

3. Do you have cookies enabled? Numerous sites need cookies in order to offer you the best possible experience.

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

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

If none of the steps above have actually dealt with the issue, rebooting your computer system just may be the thing that repairs your problem. You might be stunned how often that works.

2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I detailed 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 method to find out is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then get in the URL of the website youre trying to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also try pinging the address of the website youre trying to use. If youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll need to make sure your video camera and microphone are accessible.