GridDash v1.1.0

GridDash v1.1.0 - Universal Font Loading

GridDash v1.1.0 is here! This update brings a major quality-of-life improvement to your sleek, frameless desktop HUD, making setup smoother than ever while continuing to serve as the ultimate companion to your system and the Gridflow hardware ecosystem.

🌟 What's New in v1.1.0:

• Zero-Install Custom Fonts: GridDash now natively bundles and dynamically loads its required fonts (JetBrains Mono & Nerd Font Propo) directly into system memory on startup. You no longer need to manually install any .ttf files to your PC—text, symbols, and UI icons will look perfect right out of the box!

🚀 Core Features:

• Real-Time PC Telemetry: Live, visual monitoring for CPU (Usage, Freq, Temp), RAM, Storage (C: Drive), and Network (Up/Down speeds).
• System Health Engine: A dynamic, color-coded visualizer that calculates your PC's "Stability Index" and health score based on real-time hardware loads.
• Context-Aware Media Hub: Fully integrates with Windows Media. Displays live album art, track timeline, song title, and artist, complete with playback controls.
• Built-in Productivity:
  • Notepad: An auto-saving scratchpad for quick system notes.
  • Core Objectives: A built-in task manager to add, complete, and purge daily goals.
• Gridflow Synergy: Automatically detects and displays your Gridflow/Arduino connection status, active COM port, and current hardware display mode.
• Live-Reloading Theme Engine: Modify your griddash_config.json to customize fonts and colors—the UI updates instantly without requiring an app restart!
• Unobtrusive Design: Features native Windows rounded corners, draggable window mechanics, and the ability to minimize cleanly to the hidden System Tray.

🛠️ How to Install:

• Download the GridDash.zip (or the executable).
• Extract the files to your desired folder.
• Run GridDash.exe. (Note: If you have Gridflow installed, run it alongside GridDash to see the hardware link status populate!)

⚙️ How to Automate (Launch on Boot):

• Create a shortcut for GridDash.exe.
• Press Win + R, type shell:startup, and hit Enter.
• Paste the shortcut file into the Startup folder.

⚠️ Notes:

• GPU Stats: Temperature and utilization tracking currently requires an NVIDIA graphics card and the latest drivers.
• Windows Exclusive: This application uses native Windows APIs (WinRT, WMI, GDI32) for media, fonts, and hardware tracking. It is not compatible with macOS or Linux.
• Windows Defender: You may need to click "More Info" -> "Run anyway" when launching for the first time, as the executable is natively packaged and self-signed.

GridDash v1.0.0

GridDash v1.0.0 - Initial Production Release

Welcome to the first official release of GridDash! This version introduces a sleek, frameless desktop HUD (Heads-Up Display) for Windows that serves as the ultimate companion to your system and the Gridflow hardware ecosystem.

🚀 What's Included:

• Real-Time PC Telemetry: Live, visual monitoring for CPU (Usage, Freq, Temp), RAM, Storage (C: Drive), and Network (Up/Down speeds).
• System Health Engine: A dynamic, color-coded visualizer that calculates your PC's "Stability Index" and health score based on real-time hardware loads.
• Context-Aware Media Hub: Fully integrates with Windows Media. Displays live album art, track timeline, song title, and artist, complete with playback controls.
• Built-in Productivity:
  • Notepad: An auto-saving scratchpad for quick system notes.
  • Core Objectives: A built-in task manager to add, complete, and purge daily goals.
• Gridflow Synergy: Automatically detects and displays your Gridflow/Arduino connection status, active COM port, and current hardware display mode.
• Live-Reloading Theme Engine: Modify your griddash_config.json to customize fonts and colors—the UI updates instantly without requiring a restart!
• Unobtrusive Design: Features native Windows rounded corners, draggable window mechanics, and the ability to minimize cleanly to the System Tray.

🛠 How to Install:

• Download the GridDash.zip (or the executable).
• Extract the files to your desired folder.
• Run GridDash.exe. (Note: If you have Gridflow installed, run it alongside GridDash to see the hardware link status populate!)

⚙️ How to Automate (Launch on Boot):

• Create a shortcut for GridDash.exe.
• Press Win + R, type shell:startup, and hit Enter.
• Paste the shortcut file into the Startup folder.

⚠️ Notes:

• GPU Stats: Temperature and utilization tracking currently requires an NVIDIA graphics card and the latest drivers.
• Windows Exclusive: This application uses native Windows APIs (WinRT, WMI) for media and hardware tracking, and is not compatible with macOS/Linux.
• Windows Defender: You may need to click "More Info" -> "Run anyway" when launching for the first time as the executable is natively packaged and self-signed.