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Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! on Windows Pc

Developed By: Michael Diener - Software e.K.

License: Free

Rating: 3,6/5 - 143 votes

Last Updated: April 21, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.2.1.0
Size	9.4 MB
Release Date	July 14, 24
Category	Productivity Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]
What's New: • Libraries updated• Bugfix for pop-up not disappearing sometimes [see more]
Description from Developer: This app will make you aware of when you keep using certain apps for too long. I call this a Mind Leak. When this happens, the app will show you yourself staring into the phone (or... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! and install on Windows PC. Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! is free Productivity app, developed by Michael Diener - Software e.K.. Latest version of Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! is 1.2.1.0, was released on 2024-07-14 (updated on 2024-04-21). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! is 3,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 143 users, 35 users had rated it 5*, 89 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! 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!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! using BlueStacks

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.
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
Once installed, click "Mind Leak - Use Apps Less!" 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 Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.2.1.0 , 1.2.0.14.

Download Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! 1.2.1.0 on Windows PC – 9.4 MB

Download Mind Leak - Use Apps Less! 1.2.0.14 on Windows PC – 9.4 MB

This app will make you aware of when you keep using certain apps for too long. I call this a Mind Leak. When this happens, the app will show you yourself staring into the phone (or alternatively someone else staring) as a reminder that your mind leaked. This will help you reduce your time in the apps you wanna use less.

Stop doom scrolling and reduce your screen time! The idea of seeing yourself staring might seem funny at first, but it's actually quite effective at reducing the time you spend procrastinating. It’s an unusual way to fight the addictive algorithms of social media, support digital minimalism, or start a digital detox.

There are no ads or analytics and the app relies on generosity alone. Your data is safe, will only be stored locally, and never be shared with anybody.

Who am I?
Hi, my name is Micha, I'm an independent developer and the creator of this app (and others). When I'm not working on an app, you'll usually find me running, hiking, or reading.

How did I get the idea?
Actually I didn't! The original idea was conceived by Tarik, who realized during lockdown that he was spending way too much time on his phone. During a conversation with his friend Marleen, he wondered how this made his face look. Shouldn't there be an app for that? So Marleen, who happens to be my girlfriend, shared the idea and it all came together!
Let's also not forget Marleen's cat Lola, who you might have seen in one of the example videos. Needless to say, no animals were harmed during the making of this app!

Made with ❤️ in Berlin
Follow on Twitter for the latest news: https://twitter.com/mindleakapp

• Libraries updated
• Bugfix for pop-up not disappearing sometimes

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
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.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows applications to access information about networks.