A Windows taskbar deskband that shows COVID-19 stats.
Shows chart popup info on mouse hover.
API used Coronavirus tracking API (https://github.com/ExpDev07/coronavirus-tracker-api)
This is a demonstration (proof of concept) of writing a deskband streamed for educational purposes at Twtich.
- LiveCharts
- Newtonsoft.Json
- RestSharp
- SimpleInjector
After compiling for your platform (x86/x64) register the deskband (dll) from elevated privileges command line.
Installation command:
%SystemRoot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\regasm.exe /nologo /codebase "%~dp0CoronaBand.dll"
Uninstall command:
%SystemRoot%\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\regasm.exe /unregister /nologo /codebase "%~dp0CoronaBand.dll"
Restart Explorer.exe after it.