When a website or web app isnt working as you anticipated it to, 2 weeks earlier in my Practical Ed Tech Newsletter I laid out 6 things to attempt. 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 consisted of listed below. Feel totally free to share it with your pals. (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 website? An easy method to learn is to visit downforeveryoneorjustme.com then enter the URL of the website youre attempting to utilize. , if youre familiar with the Windows command terminal you can likewise try pinging the address of the website youre attempting to use.. Heres a short video about both of those things.

This isnt as typical as it used to be, however in some instances of a site not working properly the cause can be traced to using an outdated version of a web browser. If youre using an older version of an internet browser, not just will some sites not work correctly, you are also opening yourself up to more prospective security risks.

3. Do you have cookies enabled? Many 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 website 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 enabled electronic camera and or microphone access? If youre trying to utilize a web-based video or audio modifying tool, youll require to make sure your cam and microphone are available.

6. If none of the actions above have actually dealt with the issue, rebooting your computer system just may be the important things that repairs your problem. In reality, you may be surprised how typically that works. When they address the phone, its the factor IT help desks ask you to do that.

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