When a site or web app isnt working as you anticipated it to, 2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I detailed six things to try. Based on click-through, that was my most popular newsletter of the year! For those who havent seen it, the handout from that edition of the newsletter is included listed below. Feel free to share it with your friends. (Click on the image to view it in full size).

These are the 6 things to try:

1. Is it you or is it the site? A simple way to learn is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then go into the URL of the website youre attempting to use. , if youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also try pinging the address of the website youre trying to utilize.. Heres a brief video about both of those things.

2. Is your web browser updated? This isnt as common as it used to be, however in some instances of a site not working properly the cause can be traced to using a dated variation of a web internet browser. If youre utilizing an older version of an internet browser, not only will some websites not work properly, you are also opening yourself as much as more potential security risks.

3. Do you have cookies allowed? Numerous websites need cookies in order to offer you the very 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. If the pop-up is blocked, you will not be able to log-in.

5. Have you permitted video camera and or microphone access? If youre attempting to use a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to ensure your electronic camera and microphone are accessible.

6. Restarting your computer simply may be the thing that fixes your problem if none of the actions above have actually resolved the issue. In fact, you may be surprised how typically that works. When they address the phone, its the reason IT assist desks ask you to do that.

2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I outlined six 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! A simple way to discover out is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the site youre attempting to use. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also try pinging the address of the website youre attempting to utilize. If youre attempting to use a web-based video or audio editing tool, youll need to make sure your electronic camera and microphone are accessible.