feat(windows): bundle PixelPass viewer

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@@ -21,8 +21,9 @@ it once, then you and I connect directly to each other.
4. The setup window opens. Just keep clicking **Next**. Two checkboxes you'll
see along the way:
- **"Allow PeerSpeak through Windows Firewall"** — leave this **checked**
(it lets the call connect without interruptions).
- **"Allow PeerSpeak and PixelPass through Windows Firewall"** — leave this
**checked** (it lets calls and incoming screen shares connect without
interruptions).
- **"Create a desktop shortcut"** — check it if you'd like an icon on your
desktop.
@@ -69,7 +70,19 @@ Either way works the same; it just depends on who makes the room.
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## 4. Chatting and sharing photos/files
## 4. Watching a shared screen
This Windows build can watch a screen shared by someone using PeerSpeak on
Linux. Install [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) (or mpv) first. When someone
starts sharing, click **Watch** next to their name; the shared desktop opens in
the player.
Starting your own screen share from Windows is not available yet. The Windows
build labels that control **Sharing unavailable** while keeping Watch enabled.
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## 5. Chatting and sharing photos/files
There's a **text chat** box at the bottom of the call window — type a message
and press **Enter** to send it to everyone in the room.
@@ -102,6 +115,8 @@ A couple of notes:
ticket — they're meant to be used right away. Also make sure we're both on the
**same version** — if I've sent you an updated installer, install it (an old
version and a new one can't connect to each other).
- **"Watch doesn't open anything."** Install VLC, restart PeerSpeak, and try
Watch again. The PixelPass viewer is already included with PeerSpeak.
- **The blue warning again.** Same as install: **More info → Run anyway**. It's
the unsigned-app warning, not malware.