27/02/2026
IT Weekly Tip: Checking if a Service/Application is Down
Struggling with a service outage or slow computer performance?
Downdetector can help you confirm if the issue is widespread, saving you time on troubleshooting. Follow these steps to use Downdetector:
1. Open your browser and visit downdetector.com.
2. Type the service name in the search bar. This could be your internet provider (e.g., Telstra) or a website (e.g., Gmail)
3. Check the real-time outage graph and user reports for status updates.
If there are other reports of performance issues, it is likely that this is a wider issue and nothing on your end.
We hope this tip helps you. Happy Friday! 🙂