When a website or web app isnt working as you expected it to, 2 weeks back in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I described 6 things to attempt. Based upon 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 consisted of below. Feel complimentary to share it with your good friends. (Click on the image to view it completely size).

These are the 6 things to attempt:

1. Is it you or is it the website? A simple way to find out is to check out 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 website youre trying to use.. Heres a short video about both of those things.

2. Is your internet browser updated? This isnt as common as it utilized to be, however in some circumstances of a website not working properly the cause can be traced to using a dated variation of a web internet browser. If youre using an older variation of an internet browser, not just will some websites not work correctly, you are also opening yourself approximately more potential security dangers.

3. Do you have cookies allowed? Lots of sites need cookies in order to provide you the very best possible experience.

4. Are you utilizing a pop-up blocker? It is not unusual 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 obstructed.

5. Have you permitted cam and or microphone access? If youre attempting to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll need to make sure your camera and microphone are accessible.

6. Rebooting your computer just might be the thing that repairs your issue if none of the steps above have actually solved the problem. You might be surprised how often that works. When they answer the phone, its the factor IT assist desks ask you to do that.

2 weeks earlier in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I laid out 6 things to try 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! A simple way to find out is to go to downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the site youre trying to utilize. If youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can also try pinging the address of the site youre trying to use. If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll need to make sure your cam and microphone are accessible.