title: Best way to create a timer on screen
body: <p>I had this idea of creating a count down timer, like 01:02, on the screen (fullsize).
  One thing is that I really don't have a clue on how to start. </p>
  
  <p>I do know basic c/c++, win32 api and a bit of gdi.</p>
  
  <p>Anyone have any pointers on how to start this? My program would be like making the computer into a big stopwatch (but with added features)</p>
  
  <p>Not asking for code, just some ideas/primers on how to start this. 
  Doing mostly web stuff has made me a bit rusty in win programming.</p>
  
  <p>Any ideas are welcomed </p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>
  
  <p>Note: I think I have to do this with c/c++ because of speed. My stopwatch program would run in a very slow pc, something like a p3 800mhz, so speed is really important.</p>