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Download \u0026 install [Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/)\n2. Install the data sources plugin for Visual Studio if not already installed (you'll be prompted for the first time if you haven't used data sources before).\n3. [Download](https://github.com/sazid/Floater/archive/master.zip) or clone the repository using `git`\n4. Open the Floater.sln file in Visual Studio.\n5. Build \u0026 run the project using `Ctrl-F5` (If the application hangs, copy `floaterdb.mdf` and `floaterdb_log.ldf` files to the respsective build directory i.e `Floater/bin/debug/x64` for a debug build of 64-bit architecture) and then run again.\n\n### Features\n1. Float above all other windows (perfect for watching video or chat when doing something else e.g following a tutorial)\n2. Transparent Window\n3. Hide UI elements \u0026 dedicated YouTube(r) video mode to watch videos without distraction\n4. 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