The primary method for avoiding problems associated with such difficulties is to complete work relatively early.  Note that a “Due Date” is not a “Do Date.”  In other words, if something is due on a particular day, you are in no way required to do the work on that same day.  If an assignment is due Tuesday, you may do the work for the assignment on Monday (or even earlier).  In fact, you are strongly encouraged (by me, GG), to do so!  Such a strategy greatly decreases the likelihood that technical difficulties will impede you from handing work in on time.

There are certain conditions under which I will consider a ‘technical difficulties’ appeal regarding late work.  Note that given the recommendations (aforementioned) regarding doing your work early, I reserve the right to not accept late papers that are, indeed, late due to technical difficulties.  However, if your appeal fits the following criteria, I may consider such an appeal:

A.  You contact me at least one full hour BEFORE the assignment is due.