I updated my operating system with the latest update. It's the first update since I've installed the operating system. Everything was working fine until then. Once I updated, I was no longer able to reach the internet with most applications. I installed two or three browsers and none of those browsers were able to reach website. I used my email client and I was unable to connect with the email server.
I generally try to internet search my way through these fixes. So if I'm here that didn't work.
I tried to reboot into the old kernel that did not work. I tried to reboot into recovery mode. I tried to kill a firewall, install a firewall. Neither of those worked.
What is odd is I can install new software but I cannot reach a website. Unfortunately I am limited on my command line at this point, it has been a very, very long time since I have used a Linux operating system and I am fresh out of ideas and how to reach the internet from my computer and any help would be appreciated.
I initially tried to go back to that kernel and it did not work. But before replying to this, I decided to go try it one more time. And lo and behold, it fixed it. I don't know why it didn't work the first time but now I have internet connection.