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Desk Control on Windows Pc

Developed By: LINAK

License: Free

Rating: 2,4/5 - 1.102 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.1.5
Size 22.6 MB
Release Date November 19, 24
Category Lifestyle Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Fixes Issues with Guest Mode [see more]

Description from Developer:
The features available depend on your desk system.

Pick your personal challenge for standing at your desk and improve your health and work habits over time. Choose between 3 chall... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Desk Control and install on Windows PC. Desk Control is free Lifestyle app, developed by LINAK. Latest version of Desk Control is 2.1.5, was released on 2024-11-19 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Desk Control is 2,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,102 users, 483 users had rated it 5*, 152 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Desk Control on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Desk Control on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Desk Control on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Desk Control using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Desk Control" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Desk Control on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Desk Control" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The features available depend on your desk system.

Pick your personal challenge for standing at your desk and improve your health and work habits over time. Choose between 3 challenges (or create your own) and follow your progress on your smartphone through elaborate statistics. Let the app remind you when to stand.

Pairing via Bluetooth® wireless technology allows you to drive the desk up/down and set your favourite position. The LINAK® Desk Control™ App works with LINAK desk systems using either of the DPG Desk Panels: DPG1M, DPG1B, or DPG1C. Also LINAK systems with a Bluetooth® Adaptor (BLE2LIN002) apply.

For Android phones, GPS location needs to be activated to enable the app to scan for Bluetooth® devices.

Features:
- Easy pairing of desk and mobile device through Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Fast onboarding with intuitive built-in guide
- Set favourite sit and stand positions
- Set your own goal – time standing, etc.
- Display your statistics
- Automatic drive to favourite positions
- Stand reminders based upon your chosen challenge
- Auto-connect when you arrive at your desk
Fixes Issues with Guest Mode
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows a companion app to run in the background.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.