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WNYC for PC

WNYC for PC

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About WNYC For PC

WNYC is an Android app developed by New York Public Radio. It was released at Google Play Store on Apr 18, 2012, for Android users. WNYC is so popular, it has already received 100k installations and growing. DesktopTwo currently hosts WNYC Version 3.0.10. File size 22.81 MB.

Yes, WNYC can be run on a computer. But first, you'll need emulator software for Windows or MAC. You can get it free of charge. Before you install the emulator check the minimum system requirements and the recommended system requirements. These requirements may vary depending on the version of emulator you use. We recommend downloading the latest version. Below you will find three free Android emulators that we have shortlisted based on their popularity:

How to Install WNYC for PC

BlueStacks

Minimum
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above.
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor.
  • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
  • Storage: 5GB Free Disk Space.
  • You must be an Administrator on your PC.
Recommended:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Multi-Core Processor with Single Thread benchmark score > 1000.
  • Graphics: Intel/Nvidia/ATI, Onboard or Discrete controller with benchmark score >= 750.
  • Please ensure Virtualization is enabled on your PC/Laptop.
  • RAM: 8GB or higher
  • Storage: SSD (or Fusion/Hybrid Drives)
  • Internet: Broadband connection to access games, accounts and related content.

Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

  • Bluestacks is available for download from the official website. BluesStacks version 5 is now available. It is approximately 400MB.
  • Once you have completed the download, click the Bluestacks Setup file to install it on Windows. Follow the instructions on screen to install it.
  • Next, use the desktop shortcut to launch emulator and sign in with Google.
  • Now go to Bluestacks and click the Google Play Store link.
  • Search for WNYC by hitting the Google Play search button
  • You can download WNYC directly from the Play Store. Click the Install option to complete the downloading.

NoxPlayer

Minimum
  • Operating System: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and DirectX 9.0c
  • Processor: At least dual-core processor, both Intel, and AMD are OK
  • Video: Supports Open GL 2.0 or above
  • Memory: 1.5 GB RAM
Recommended
  • Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: Multiple core processors which support VT-x or AMB-V Virtualization Technology, better performance with this function enabled
  • Video: The higher performance, the better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM

Storage: 1 GB available under installation path, 1.5GB available hard drive space

Internet: Broadband Internet connection

  • NoxPlayer can now be downloaded from the official website. NoxPlayer v 3 is available and is approximately 600 MB.
  • Now install the emulator using the downloaded setup file. Follow the screen instructions to install NoxPlayer.
  • After installation, launch Nox Android emulator. If asked, log in to Google Account.
  • To search WNYC, click on the Google Play Store icon. Once WNYC is found, click the "Install" button to install it for your computer.
  • Sideload APK is a way to get WNYC from Google Play Store.
  • Start WNYC right from your desktop and you can play it immediately on your PC.

MEmu

Minimum
  • 2 cores x86/x86_64 Processor (Intel or AMD CPU)
  • WinXP SP3 / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 (Not recommended to run on Server/Enterprise)
  • Latest Windows DirectX 11 / Graphics driver with OpenGL 2.0
  • Hardware Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x/AMD-V) shall be enabled in BIOS
  • 2GB of RAM (4GB for x64 system)
  • 5GB of hard disk free space
Recommended
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10 with VT Enabled
  • CPU: Single Thread PassMark score > 1500 (Intel/AMD Multi-Core).
  • Graphics: Intel/Nvidia/ATI, Onboard or Discrete controller with PassMark score > 750.
  • Latest Windows DirectX 11 / Graphics driver with OpenGL 4.5 or higher
  • RAM: 8GB or higher
  • HDD: SSD, 10GB of hard disk free space
  • Internet: Broadband connection with low latency for FPS games
  • MEmu Play can be downloaded directly from the website. NoxPlayer v7.5 is the most recent version.
  • After downloading is complete, install MEmu emulator to your PC. Continue following the instructions on the screen and clicking the Next button until you reach the final step.
  • Now, launch MEmu Play by opening the desktop shortcut. Once you're done, you will be asked to log in using Google.
  • MEmu Play will ask for your Google account to log in. When you log in, it will sync your Google account to MEmu Play. Start the Google Play Store, click on the icon and type WNYC into the search box.
  • After you've found WNYC among the search results, click the Install button. If you don't want to go through the above steps, sideload APK (download the .APK from this page and then open it with MEmu).
  • After installing WNYC, the app is ready for use on your PC.
No matter which Android emulator you use, the steps for installing, configuring, and running WNYC on your PC are the exact same.
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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is WNYC available for PC?

No, but you can still download WNYC for PC.

Can I download WNYC?

Yes, you can either download the APK or from Google Play Store inside an emulator.

How do I install WNYC on Windows 10?

You can follow the install steps of any of the three emulators listed above.

How can I download WNYC on PC without Emulator like BlueStacks?

No, you cannot download WNYC on PC without Emulator unless available in the Microsoft Windows store.