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Lots of the issues that folks expertise with their computer systems and with web-based instruments, may be remedied by way of easy fixes like operating updates and rebooting. However in the event you’re not conscious that these easy issues can repair your downside, you may not strive them and skip proper to calling the IT assist desk. That can assist you repair your individual classroom tech issues, I’ve put collectively a brief checklist of straightforward fixes.

The next checklist isn’t meant to be all-inclusive. It’s merely meant to handle widespread issues and their options. In the event you’re an individual who is known as upon to assist with classroom tech issues, be happy to ahead this text to your employees.


1. Run updates. In the event you see that updates can be found on your pc, run them. It will most likely imply restarting your pc which may be inconvenient, nevertheless it’s not as inconvenient as having a pc that isn’t operating nicely. Moreover, utilizing a pc and software program that isn’t up to date could make it extra weak to safety breaches.


2. Flip it off, rely to 10, flip it on. Even when your pc is updated, restarting it might repair glitches. That is significantly true when coping with points associated to connecting to issues like printers and projectors.


3. Cookies! Do you have got cookies enabled? Many web sites (web-based apps) require cookies in an effort to give you the absolute best expertise and or full performance. Equally, you might must clear cookies in an effort to clear info saved in your browser for a selected website. Right here’s a brief video on how to do this.


4. Shut a number of tabs and background apps. In case your pc is operating slower than you’d like, the issue could be that you’ve got too many pointless issues operating within the background. In the event you’re unsure what’s operating within the background on a Home windows pc, press CTRL+ALT+Delete to open the duty supervisor. On a Mac open the Exercise Monitor to see what’s operating within the background.


5. Allow pop-ups. It isn’t unusual for net apps to make use of a pop-up window for account log-ins and for added performance like audio recording (WeVideo is one net app that involves thoughts for example). If the pop-up is blocked, you received’t be capable of log-in or see these extra features.


6. Are you on the correct community? Many faculties have totally different networks for college students and employees. There could also be totally different permissions granted to employees than to college students on these networks. Moreover, broadcasting your display screen on a wi-fi projector and screencasting out of your pc to your college students’ computer systems normally requires that you just’re all on the identical community.