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Learn how to create a file download link that saves PDFs, images, ZIP archives, or documents to a user's device instead of opening them in a browser tab. Explore four methods: the HTML download attribute, .htaccess configuration, PHP with the Content-Disposition header, and JavaScript. Includes ready-to-use code examples, 1C-Bitrix integration, browser limitations, cross-origin downloads, and security recommendations.
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Updated reference guide to screen resolutions of popular Android smartphones as of October 2026. Detailed tables for Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, realme, TECNO, Infinix, HONOR, Huawei, vivo, and OPPO. Includes physical and logical screen resolutions, display size, Device Pixel Ratio (DPR), and pixel density (PPI). Covers 2025–2026 models, foldable smartphones, and responsive web design recommendations for frontend developers.
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This article explains how to automatically convert JPEG and PNG images to WebP when they are uploaded to the PREVIEW_PICTURE and DETAIL_PICTURE fields of a 1C-Bitrix infoblock element. Conversion takes place before the file is saved and does not require any changes to website components.
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Complete and updated screen resolution tables for all Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models as of October 2026. Includes logical resolution in CSS pixels, physical display resolution, screen size, aspect ratio, pixel density (PPI), and release year. Covers the latest iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e, and iPad Air with M4. A comprehensive reference for web designers, frontend developers, and responsive web development.
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A HAR file is an archive of a browser session, including page load timings, requests sent to the server and the responses received. Support teams use it to diagnose and resolve slow website performance.
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If Kaspersky Internet Security is installed, Steam may start working only after KIS is fully closed. Another symptom is that the store works in a browser but not in the Steam application.
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Composer is an application-level package manager for PHP that manages application dependencies. Bitrix started using Composer in development mode in version 18.0.5. You will need it to use features such as ORM class annotations and the command-line interface (CLI).
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NBSP stands for non-breaking space. Unlike an ordinary space,   prevents a browser from breaking a line at that position and helps improve text readability.
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You may need your Bitrix licence information to confirm usage rights, obtain technical support, manage updates and security, integrate cloud services, use modules and components, or renew your licence.
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Suppose you have a square block measuring 500 by 500 pixels and an image measuring 300 by 100 pixels. You want the image to fill the entire block. If setting its width to 100% is not enough and a height of 100% is unsuitable, how can you make the image fill the available space?
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After changing website files or fixing an error, you may need to refresh your browser cache to see the latest version of a page. Sometimes reloading the page is enough, without clearing the entire cache. If that does not help, clear the cache in your browser settings.
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When deploying a copy of a Bitrix24 portal, you may discover that NTLM authentication was enabled. After restoration, the portal may redirect to the login form or fail to open. NTLM can be disabled in the admin panel, but how can you do this when the panel is unavailable?
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SSL certificates can differ significantly in functionality and level of trust. Understanding these differences helps you choose the right certificate for your website.
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a security protocol used by web browsers and servers to protect users' data while it is transmitted over the internet.
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PuTTY is a free client for several remote access protocols, including SSH. You can use it to connect to the server hosting your websites and manage your account's files and directories with commands. Alongside the Telnet and SSH client, the PuTTY package includes several useful tools that make everyday tasks easier.