EQemu will not load server list

[Sedorian]

So I have been playing on and off for couple of years with the same settings (updated as needed) then yesterday and today I am getting:

Loading serverlist ...
Error while retrieving newest version.
Could not reach webserver. Trying again in 10 seconds.

and also:

Could not establish connection out of my modified shortcut.

Is this all do to the _ _ _ _ mess that has been going on the last few days or have I somehow messed up my config on 3 different pcs on the same day independently of each other?