Windows on ARM FAQ: What it is, how ARM processors differ from CPUs, ARM history, and more

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Quick list

- What is ARM?
- A brief ARM history
- Biggest ARM competitors
- Devices that use ARM processors
- ARM FAQ

Lately, we've seen a marked increase in Windows laptops (and other devices) that utilize ARM processors rather than traditional CPUs (central processing units). ARM didn't just come out of thin air, though. No, ARM processors have played a large role in many people's electronic devices for more than the last two decades.