NordVPN recently released its own app on Windows ARM devices. This VPN service is the first to offer a native application developed specifically for Surface Pro and other ARM-based devices. Users of these laptops can now download the app from the Microsoft Store.
The NordVPN app for Windows is specifically optimized for the ARM64 architecture, providing a seamless and powerful VPN experience alongside the existing version for x64 devices. In contrast to emulated versions, this allows direct adaptation to the instruction set architecture of ARM processors and offers several advantages.
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Marijus Briedis, CTO at NordVPN, explained this step and its implications:
“Natively implemented apps follow the logic and instruction set of a particular processor’s architecture. Apps speak the processor’s ‘language’ and can work together seamlessly. The decision to develop an ARM-native NordVPN application is based on its many advantages over ARM emulation. This includes faster responses to input, seamless execution of all commands, and increased security for your applications. ”
What can you do with the app?
NordVPN encrypts your data traffic and masks your IP address to protect your online activities. The Windows ARM version of the app is specifically designed to take full advantage of your hardware’s performance. However, users of the app should note that the current version does not yet include all the features of the x64 version. According to NordVPN, its development team is working to provide full functionality for ARM devices such as the Surface Pro. This includes, for example, Threat Protection ProTM.
This article was originally published in our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
