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The tag 'divvy' on WindowsForum.com refers to Divvy, a paid window management utility for Windows that has been discussed in the context of being replaced by Microsoft's free PowerToys tool, specifically the FancyZones feature. Forum content highlights that PowerToys now offers similar window tiling and snapping capabilities, making standalone paid apps like Divvy less necessary for many users. Discussions focus on the trade-offs between the dedicated functionality of Divvy versus the integrated, free alternative provided by PowerToys, including considerations of privacy and feature depth. The tag covers topics related to Windows productivity, window management, and the evolution of Microsoft's utility offerings.
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    PowerToys Replaces Paid Windows Utilities with a Free Unified Toolkit

    PowerToys has quietly eaten a lot of the small, focused utilities that used to be paid staples of the Windows power‑user toolkit — and for many people that means a one‑time purchase or subscription is no longer necessary. A recent XDA piece argued that five paid apps...
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