Ever gone to a popular website like Facebook, Twitter, Apple or even Google to find it’s down? And then have you ever wondered if it’s a problem with their server or your connection? I know I have, and it’s really frustrating, especially when you start ranting (“It’s down AGAIN!“) on Facebook (Or Twitter if Facebook is down!).

There is a simple solution. http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com is a superbly simple web 2.0 styled page that checks out a domain to see if the issue is global, or if you have just been impatient. This solves the problem, but requires going to a whole other website and copy/pasting the web URL.

Google Chrome has reportedly shortened the whole process even further, by integrating the server check function right into it’s ‘cannot find the requested page’ message. A small peice of text may now appear under the main and usual body of text which reads: “Other users are also experiencing difficulties connecting to this site, so you may have to wait a few minutes”.

A quick and nifty improvement to, in my opinion, the best browser on the market today. Way to go Chrome!