Just use the key combo command-h (hide) and the window hides, instead of minimizing which takes up dock space. command-tabbing will bring you back to it. Pressing the eject key
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Hiding a window to background/CD
Just use the key combo command-h (hide) and the window hides, instead of minimizing which takes up dock space. command-tabbing will bring you back to it.
Pressing the eject key