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Show file size of (inline) linked downloads?
Should we show the file size of downloads linked on a web page?
For download sites (e.g. file hosting services), the answer is obviously yes. But what about websites that offer downloads only ...
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Should I retry a manual refresh when network is available?
I have a mobile app that automatically downloads user content from the Internet according to a schedule. Sometimes it might miss a scheduled update because the device wasn't connected to the Internet ...
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Force a PDF download vs allowing the user to view in browser first
Every once in a while, I come across a business requirement asking me to force a PDF document to be downloaded from a website instead of opened in the user's browser. While I question this every time ...
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How do I mark a package download if the individual items (within the package) are listed beside it?
We are having a dilemma and I thought to ask the experts.
We offer video, xml and package (< video plus XML) downloads.
If the user downloads the video, a green marker appears showing that it has ...
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How can I differentiate Client-side vs. Server-side filters to the user?
I have a client/server system. A database table on the server can contain a million records. I need to present various filter criteria to the user. One filter needs to be a server-side filter, such ...
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Current recommendations: filesize of images and entire webpage?
What are the current recommendations for maximum file-sizes of inline img in websites?
Is there an upper limit that the entire page shouldn't exceed if it is image-heavy? You often hear 0.5 MB ...
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What should I consider when designing a downloads page for an open source software?
I've searched all around Google and SE sites. There are tons of guides/suggestions on what should be considered when designing the homepage, but there is nothing I could find related to downloads ...
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What is the idea behind the download dialog of Internet Explorer?
In the latest editions of the Internet Explorer the file download dialog is arranged at the bottom of the window. I know many people not knowing where to find the corresponding "save" and "open" ...
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Download Options from a Lightbox
I have a web application that has a faceted search feature, that will filter results in realtime based on search criteria. In order to allow the user to easily view each item in the results without ...
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Android download behavior
Is there a guideline for a download task on an Android? Let's say, user initiates an app download on an Android (not from Apps app but from a 3d party app). What are the expected control on a ...
