Switching Windows while gaming question.

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I'm having a problem trying to switch windows while playing games like warcraft 3 and diablo 2. I play itunes as my back round music and I can't figure out how to cycle through my windows and programs (via spaces) while playing a game so that I can check email or change the song that's playing. Anybody know how? Thanks.
 
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If you're in windowed mode on the games, it shouldn't be a big deal (I usually play D2 and WC3 windowed), but if it's full screen - have you tried Command-Tab? (apple+tab)

It my not work for all games, but it couldn't hurt to try it if you haven't yet...
 
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I tried command tab, that didn't work. I can't figure out how to set it to open as a window though. Thanks for your help.
 
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I had the same problem playing WoW.. Had to put it on windowed mode and use exposé for easy windows switching.

Try looking on your games video menus for a windowed mode option.
 
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When you are in Warcraft press Cmd+m and it will switch to windowed mode.

I run both WCIII and D2 in windowed mode on my mac pro, I don't remember if I had to set it up the same way as WCIII with the cmd m or another way off hand.
 

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