Is it my computer or the webpage?

 Occasionally you may run into a problem with websites loading.  Even after reloading the page, the page still doesn't load and/or there is a message something like "DNS server error" or "DNS can not be found."

I've had this happen a couple of times in the last month and in a Zoom session the other evening one of the participants said he could access no webpages but he could get Zoom to work.  

I use two tools to help me troubleshoot this problem when it occurs: 
1) First I use speedtest.net or the Speedtest app on my phone.  This is a quick tool you can use to determine if your download and upload speeds match what you are paying for.  (They will never quite reach the advertised speed unless you are hardwired into the internet but they should be close).

2)  If you find your internet is strong but you still can't access the website, then I recommend using downdetector.com  You can check the status of any website and see what others are saying.  That will let you know if it is just your system or a problem with the website. 

I've found both of these resources to be useful since last spring when I had to rely on Zoom for making connections with different groups.

Well, it's a corn-freezing and salsa-making day in our household so I need to get busy. Love, love, love this time of year!
Hope you have a wonderful day!